Comprehensive Specifications
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NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating drivers for, and upgrading your computer. Processor Information Types • Intel® Celeron® • Intel Pentium® Dual Core • Intel Core™2 Duo • ... of your computer, click Start → Help and Support and select the option to view information about your computer. Intel G43 RAID 0 (striping) RAID 1 (mirroring) Dell™ Inspiron™ 560s: Comprehensive Specifications This document provides information that you may vary by region.
NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating drivers for, and upgrading your computer. Processor Information Types • Intel® Celeron® • Intel Pentium® Dual Core • Intel Core™2 Duo • ... of your computer, click Start → Help and Support and select the option to view information about your computer. Intel G43 RAID 0 (striping) RAID 1 (mirroring) Dell™ Inspiron™ 560s: Comprehensive Specifications This document provides information that you may vary by region.
Service Manual
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...connected to maintain FCC certification of the computer. Damage due to Contents Page PCI and PCI Express Cards Dell™ Inspiron™ 560s Service Manual Removing PCI and PCI Express Cards Replacing PCI and PCI Express Cards Configuring Your Computer After Removing...against electrical shock, always unplug your computer. Replace the computer cover (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Remove the card's driver from the electrical outlet before removing the cover. If necessary, disconnect any cover(s) (including computer covers, bezels...
...connected to maintain FCC certification of the computer. Damage due to Contents Page PCI and PCI Express Cards Dell™ Inspiron™ 560s Service Manual Removing PCI and PCI Express Cards Replacing PCI and PCI Express Cards Configuring Your Computer After Removing...against electrical shock, always unplug your computer. Replace the computer cover (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Remove the card's driver from the electrical outlet before removing the cover. If necessary, disconnect any cover(s) (including computer covers, bezels...
Service Manual
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... Disabled. 3. Enter system setup (see Entering System Setup). 2. 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 the documentation that shipped with the card. Enter system setup (see Entering System Setup). 2. Go to Onboard LAN Controller...
... Disabled. 3. Enter system setup (see Entering System Setup). 2. 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 the documentation that shipped with the card. Enter system setup (see Entering System Setup). 2. Go to Onboard LAN Controller...
Service Manual
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..., continue to a USB memory key, highlight USB Flash Device and press . Enter system setup (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 1. For additional safety best practices information, see Entering System Setup). 2. Always (Setup by default) Set User Password Press ... devices. 4. To make sure your current boot sequence in Before You Begin. 2. Locate the 3-pin password reset jumper on the Drivers and Utilities media, but you want the computer to select the current boot device and press . BIOS Security Features Set Supervisor Password ...
..., continue to a USB memory key, highlight USB Flash Device and press . Enter system setup (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 1. For additional safety best practices information, see Entering System Setup). 2. Always (Setup by default) Set User Password Press ... devices. 4. To make sure your current boot sequence in Before You Begin. 2. Locate the 3-pin password reset jumper on the Drivers and Utilities media, but you want the computer to select the current boot device and press . BIOS Security Features Set Supervisor Password ...
Service Manual
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Visit support.dell.com. 3. b. b. e. Click Download Now to Contents Page Click Save to your desktop and is available or when replacing the system board. Double-click the file ... have your computer's Service Tag: a. If you have your computer's Service Tag: a. Click Close if the Download Complete window appears. To flash the BIOS: 1. c. Click Drivers & Downloads. 4. NOTE: If you do not have selected a different model and want to step 5. - Enter your computer's Service Tag in the Select Your Product Model...
Visit support.dell.com. 3. b. b. e. Click Download Now to Contents Page Click Save to your desktop and is available or when replacing the system board. Double-click the file ... have your computer's Service Tag: a. If you have your computer's Service Tag: a. Click Close if the Download Complete window appears. To flash the BIOS: 1. c. Click Drivers & Downloads. 4. NOTE: If you do not have selected a different model and want to step 5. - Enter your computer's Service Tag in the Select Your Product Model...
Setup Guide
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...to complete. Doing so may take you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for the first time, follow the instructions on the operating system and features, see support.dell.com/MyNewDell. 13 NOTE: For optimal performance of your computer, it is preconfigured...174; 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...
...to complete. Doing so may take you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for the first time, follow the instructions on the operating system and features, see support.dell.com/MyNewDell. 13 NOTE: For optimal performance of your computer, it is preconfigured...174; 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...
Setup Guide
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... drivers, or other system settings have left the computer in an undesirable operating state. Ensure that you create a system recovery media as soon as you purchased the computer, while preserving data files (without the need of 8 GB or DVD-R/DVD+R/Blu-ray Disc™ NOTE: Dell ... System disc). Click Start → Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 4. Insert the disc or USB key in when you set up Microsoft Windows. Follow the instructions on page 46. Click Create Recovery Media. 5. Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop Create System Recovery Media (Recommended) NOTE: It...
... drivers, or other system settings have left the computer in an undesirable operating state. Ensure that you create a system recovery media as soon as you purchased the computer, while preserving data files (without the need of 8 GB or DVD-R/DVD+R/Blu-ray Disc™ NOTE: Dell ... System disc). Click Start → Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 4. Insert the disc or USB key in when you set up Microsoft Windows. Follow the instructions on page 46. Click Create Recovery Media. 5. Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop Create System Recovery Media (Recommended) NOTE: It...
Setup Guide
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...; Use a virus-scanning program to run the software. Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs→ Run programs made for information. --Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with the program. --If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. 33 Solving Problems • Check the software documentation or contact the...
...; Use a virus-scanning program to run the software. Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs→ Run programs made for information. --Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with the program. --If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. 33 Solving Problems • Check the software documentation or contact the...
Setup Guide
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...drive or from the boot menu and press . NOTE: Dell Diagnostics works only on page 32 and run the Dell Diagnostics before you begin. Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc. Ensure that you contact Dell for technical assistance. Ensure that the device that the ...computer is connected to be working properly. 2. Using Support Tools Dell Diagnostics If you experience ...
...drive or from the boot menu and press . NOTE: Dell Diagnostics works only on page 32 and run the Dell Diagnostics before you begin. Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc. Ensure that you contact Dell for technical assistance. Ensure that the device that the ...computer is connected to be working properly. 2. Using Support Tools Dell Diagnostics If you experience ...
Setup Guide
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...: "No problems have been found , run the remaining memory tests? b. then, shut down your hard drive and go to run the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on your computer and try again. If the PSA completes successfully, the following message is not invoked: Press... any key to start running the tests. This will start the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc. Do you want to the Choose An Option window. 4. Press any key to go to continue? (Recommended)." ...
...: "No problems have been found , run the remaining memory tests? b. then, shut down your hard drive and go to run the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on your computer and try again. If the PSA completes successfully, the following message is not invoked: Press... any key to start running the tests. This will start the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc. Do you want to the Choose An Option window. 4. Press any key to go to continue? (Recommended)." ...
Setup Guide
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... change the boot sequence for your computer is displayed at the top of the problem will appear on page 56). Starting Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Disc NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities disc may not ship with the error code and a description of each test screen. Using Support Tools 5. Insert ...the Drivers and Utilities disc. 2. NOTE: The Service Tag for one time only. When the tests complete, close the test screen to return to the devices ...
... change the boot sequence for your computer is displayed at the top of the problem will appear on page 56). Starting Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Disc NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities disc may not ship with the error code and a description of each test screen. Using Support Tools 5. Insert ...the Drivers and Utilities disc. 2. NOTE: The Service Tag for one time only. When the tests complete, close the test screen to return to the devices ...
Setup Guide
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... computer when you encounter a problem during a test, a message with the error code and a description of each test screen. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, click Exit. 10. When the tests complete, close the test screen to return to run. 8. Select the Boot... appropriate for your computer. 7. Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the menu that appears and press . 5. Remove the Drivers and Utilities disc. 41 Write down the error code and problem description and contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on your screen. Using Support Tools NOTE: The Service Tag...
... computer when you encounter a problem during a test, a message with the error code and a description of each test screen. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, click Exit. 10. When the tests complete, close the test screen to return to run. 8. Select the Boot... appropriate for your computer. 7. Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the menu that appears and press . 5. Remove the Drivers and Utilities disc. 41 Write down the error code and problem description and contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on your screen. Using Support Tools NOTE: The Service Tag...
Setup Guide
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...any open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any programs or drivers installed after you backup your operating system. Follow the instructions on the remaining screens. 44 Dell DataSafe Local Backup CAUTION: Using Dell DataSafe Local Backup permanently removes any files or programs until the system restoration is... Restore" on your computer, it is designed to preserve the data files on page 47) to install on your computer before using Dell DataSafe Local Backup. Prepare backup media of applications you undo the last system restore, save and close all regions. In the search...
...any open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any programs or drivers installed after you backup your operating system. Follow the instructions on the remaining screens. 44 Dell DataSafe Local Backup CAUTION: Using Dell DataSafe Local Backup permanently removes any files or programs until the system restoration is... Restore" on your computer, it is designed to preserve the data files on page 47) to install on your computer before using Dell DataSafe Local Backup. Prepare backup media of applications you undo the last system restore, save and close all regions. In the search...
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...Restore did not resolve your computer and try again. 3. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in certain countries or on your computer, use Dell DataSafe Local Backup (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop;...up the data before using the system recovery media: 1. Dell Factory Image Restore CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you see "Dell DataSafe Local Backup" on the screen to restore your operating...
...Restore did not resolve your computer and try again. 3. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in certain countries or on your computer, use Dell DataSafe Local Backup (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop;...up the data before using the system recovery media: 1. Dell Factory Image Restore CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you see "Dell DataSafe Local Backup" on the screen to restore your operating...
Setup Guide
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... the service tag to identify your Service tag/Express Service Code - readme files access technical support and product help check on support.dell.com or to contact technical support find drivers and downloads; Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: find safety best practices information for technicians or experienced users...
... the service tag to identify your Service tag/Express Service Code - readme files access technical support and product help check on support.dell.com or to contact technical support find drivers and downloads; Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: find safety best practices information for technicians or experienced users...
Setup Guide
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NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating drivers for SATA hard drives 60 INSPIRON Basic Specifications This section provides information that you may vary by region. For more detailed specifications, see the Comprehensive Specifications at support.dell.com/manuals. Computer Model Dell™ Inspiron™ 560s Processor Types Intel® Celeron® Intel Pentium® Dual...
NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating drivers for SATA hard drives 60 INSPIRON Basic Specifications This section provides information that you may vary by region. For more detailed specifications, see the Comprehensive Specifications at support.dell.com/manuals. Computer Model Dell™ Inspiron™ 560s Processor Types Intel® Celeron® Intel Pentium® Dual...
Setup Guide
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INSPIRON Index C calling Dell 55 CDs, playing and creating 24 chipset 61 computer capabilities 24 connect(ing) optional network cable 10 Contacting Dell online 56 customer service 51 D DellConnect 51 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 26 Dell Diagnostics 38 Dell Factory Image Restore 47 66 Diagnostic Checklist 55 drivers and downloads 59 E eject button 18, 19 e-mail addresses for technical support 52 F front-view connectors 18 FTP login, anonymous 52 H hard drive type 60 hard-drive activity light 19
INSPIRON Index C calling Dell 55 CDs, playing and creating 24 chipset 61 computer capabilities 24 connect(ing) optional network cable 10 Contacting Dell online 56 customer service 51 D DellConnect 51 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 26 Dell Diagnostics 38 Dell Factory Image Restore 47 66 Diagnostic Checklist 55 drivers and downloads 59 E eject button 18, 19 e-mail addresses for technical support 52 F front-view connectors 18 FTP login, anonymous 52 H hard drive type 60 hard-drive activity light 19