Comprehensive Specifications
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..., 5 GB, 6 GB, 7 GB, and 8 GB NOTE: Memory configurations of your computer, click Start → Help and Support and select the option to view information about your computer. For more information regarding the configuration of more than 4 GB require a 64-bit operating system. Dell™ Inspiron™ 560s: Comprehensive Specifications This document provides information that...
..., 5 GB, 6 GB, 7 GB, and 8 GB NOTE: Memory configurations of your computer, click Start → Help and Support and select the option to view information about your computer. For more information regarding the configuration of more than 4 GB require a 64-bit operating system. Dell™ Inspiron™ 560s: Comprehensive Specifications This document provides information that...
Comprehensive Specifications
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Drives Externally accessible Internally accessible Video Integrated Discrete Audio Type System Board Connectors Memory PCI PCI Express x1 PCI Express x16 Power (system board) Processor fan Chassis fan Front USB connector Front audio connector SATA • one 5.25-inch ...
Drives Externally accessible Internally accessible Video Integrated Discrete Audio Type System Board Connectors Memory PCI PCI Express x1 PCI Express x16 Power (system board) Processor fan Chassis fan Front USB connector Front audio connector SATA • one 5.25-inch ...
Service Manual
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...Corporation in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Inspiron are either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. is strictly forbidden. Dell™ Inspiron™ 560s Service Manual Before You Begin Technical Overview Computer Cover Support Bracket Front Bezel Memory Module(s) PCI and ... of data if instructions are not followed. A00 CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates potential damage to either trademarks or registered trademarks of Dell Inc. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to hardware or loss of your computer. WARNING...
...Corporation in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Inspiron are either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. is strictly forbidden. Dell™ Inspiron™ 560s Service Manual Before You Begin Technical Overview Computer Cover Support Bracket Front Bezel Memory Module(s) PCI and ... of data if instructions are not followed. A00 CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates potential damage to either trademarks or registered trademarks of Dell Inc. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to hardware or loss of your computer. WARNING...
Service Manual
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... on the system board (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Do not install ECC memory modules. 4. Back to Contents Page Memory Module(s) Dell™ Inspiron™ 560s Service Manual Removing the Memory Module(s) Replacing the Memory Module(s) Recommended Memory Configuration Setting Up Dual-Channel Memory Configuration WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety...
... on the system board (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Do not install ECC memory modules. 4. Back to Contents Page Memory Module(s) Dell™ Inspiron™ 560s Service Manual Removing the Memory Module(s) Replacing the Memory Module(s) Recommended Memory Configuration Setting Up Dual-Channel Memory Configuration WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety...
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... Three modules DIMM1 DIMM3 DIMM2 Four modules DIMM1 DIMM3 DIMM2 DIMM4 Setting Up Dual-Channel Memory Configuration Insert the memory module into the memory-module connector until the memory module snaps into the cutouts at each end of the memory-module connectors, see Replacing the Computer Cover). 7. Right-click the My Computer icon on your...
... Three modules DIMM1 DIMM3 DIMM2 Four modules DIMM1 DIMM3 DIMM2 DIMM4 Setting Up Dual-Channel Memory Configuration Insert the memory module into the memory-module connector until the memory module snaps into the cutouts at each end of the memory-module connectors, see Replacing the Computer Cover). 7. Right-click the My Computer icon on your...
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1 Pair A: matched pair of memory modules in 2 Pair B: matched pair of memory modules in connectors DIMM1 and DIMM3 connectors DIMM2 and DIMM4 Back to Contents Page
1 Pair A: matched pair of memory modules in 2 Pair B: matched pair of memory modules in connectors DIMM1 and DIMM3 connectors DIMM2 and DIMM4 Back to Contents Page
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...Processor Type Displays the BIOS version and date. Displays the asset tag for the computer, if present. l View the installed amount of memory or set the type of the system setup window. To avoid possible keyboard failure, press and release in your computer. Option Field -... this field you are an expert computer user. This field contains information about each option. Back to Contents Page System Setup Dell™ Inspiron™ 560s Service Manual Overview Entering System Setup Clearing Forgotten Passwords Clearing CMOS Settings Flashing the BIOS Overview Use System Setup to: l Change...
...Processor Type Displays the BIOS version and date. Displays the asset tag for the computer, if present. l View the installed amount of memory or set the type of the system setup window. To avoid possible keyboard failure, press and release in your computer. Option Field -... this field you are an expert computer user. This field contains information about each option. Back to Contents Page System Setup Dell™ Inspiron™ 560s Service Manual Overview Entering System Setup Clearing Forgotten Passwords Clearing CMOS Settings Flashing the BIOS Overview Use System Setup to: l Change...
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... Drive; Disabled (Disabled by default) AC Recovery Power Off; Enabled; CD/DVD Boot Priority Used to set the device priority of available memory. Network; Hard Drive; USB; Disabled (Enabled by default) Auto Power On Date 0 Auto Power On Time 0:00:00 Off (On...Priority Used to set the device priority of processor Level 2 cache. Processor L1 Cache Processor L2 Cache Memory Installed Memory Available Memory Speed Memory Technology Displays the amount of installed memory. Indicates the type of processor Level 1 cache. USB; CD/DVD; Report; The items displayed are...
... Drive; Disabled (Disabled by default) AC Recovery Power Off; Enabled; CD/DVD Boot Priority Used to set the device priority of available memory. Network; Hard Drive; USB; Disabled (Enabled by default) Auto Power On Date 0 Auto Power On Time 0:00:00 Off (On...Priority Used to set the device priority of processor Level 2 cache. Processor L1 Cache Processor L2 Cache Memory Installed Memory Available Memory Speed Memory Technology Displays the amount of installed memory. Indicates the type of processor Level 1 cache. USB; CD/DVD; Report; The items displayed are...
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...BIOS Security Features Set Supervisor Password Press Enter to access the menu. Turn on the system board (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 1. The Boot Device Menu appears, listing all available boot devices. 4. Follow the procedures in case you are booting to a... USB device, connect the USB device to a USB memory key, highlight USB Flash Device and press . If you want the computer to boot from the hard drive when the diagnostic tests are...
...BIOS Security Features Set Supervisor Password Press Enter to access the menu. Turn on the system board (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 1. The Boot Device Menu appears, listing all available boot devices. 4. Follow the procedures in case you are booting to a... USB device, connect the USB device to a USB memory key, highlight USB Flash Device and press . If you want the computer to boot from the hard drive when the diagnostic tests are...
Service Manual
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... each memory-module connector so that the memory modules can re-route them so that you remove them correctly after the board is not covered by Dell™ is replaced. 9. Lift the system board up and out of all cables from the system board. Back to Contents Page System Board Dell™ Inspiron™ 560s Service...
... each memory-module connector so that the memory modules can re-route them so that you remove them correctly after the board is not covered by Dell™ is replaced. 9. Lift the system board up and out of all cables from the system board. Back to Contents Page System Board Dell™ Inspiron™ 560s Service...
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... fan and heat sink assembly is correctly seated and secure. 5. Replace the processor fan and heat sink assembly (see Replacing the Memory Module(s)). 9. Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on the system board (see Replacing the Optical Drive). 8. ...Replace the memory modules (see Replacing the Processor Fan and Heat Sink Assembly). 7. Replace any PCI and PCI Express cards on . 13. Back to the chassis...
... fan and heat sink assembly is correctly seated and secure. 5. Replace the processor fan and heat sink assembly (see Replacing the Memory Module(s)). 9. Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on the system board (see Replacing the Optical Drive). 8. ...Replace the memory modules (see Replacing the Processor Fan and Heat Sink Assembly). 7. Replace any PCI and PCI Express cards on . 13. Back to the chassis...
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..., see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Back to Contents Page Technical Overview Dell™ Inspiron™ 560s Service Manual Inside View of Your Computer 1... power supply 3 system board 5 Media Card Reader (optional) 2 support bracket 4 optical drive 6 primary hard-drive System Board Components 1 12 V power connector (ATX12V1) 2 processor socket 3 processor fan connector (FAN_CPU) 4 memory-module connector (DIMM1) 5 memory-module connector (DIMM2) 6 memory...
..., see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Back to Contents Page Technical Overview Dell™ Inspiron™ 560s Service Manual Inside View of Your Computer 1... power supply 3 system board 5 Media Card Reader (optional) 2 support bracket 4 optical drive 6 primary hard-drive System Board Components 1 12 V power connector (ATX12V1) 2 processor socket 3 processor fan connector (FAN_CPU) 4 memory-module connector (DIMM1) 5 memory-module connector (DIMM2) 6 memory...
Setup Guide
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... 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 Memory Problems 31 Lockups and Software Problems 32 Using Support Tools 34 Dell Support Center 34 My Dell Downloads 35 System Messages 35...
... 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 Memory Problems 31 Lockups and Software Problems 32 Using Support Tools 34 Dell Support Center 34 My Dell Downloads 35 System Messages 35...
Setup Guide
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Using Your Inspiron Desktop 4 USB 2.0 connectors (2) - Ensure that are connected occasionally such as memory keys, digital cameras, and MP3 players. 5 Headphone connector - Ejects the optical drive tray when pressed. 10 Service Tag and Express Service Code (located on ... upward when placing the disc on the optical drive tray. 9 Optical drive eject button - Turns on the back of your computer when you access the Dell Support website or call technical support. 19 Connects to a microphone for audio input. 7 Hard-drive activity light - CAUTION: To avoid loss of the ...
Using Your Inspiron Desktop 4 USB 2.0 connectors (2) - Ensure that are connected occasionally such as memory keys, digital cameras, and MP3 players. 5 Headphone connector - Ejects the optical drive tray when pressed. 10 Service Tag and Express Service Code (located on ... upward when placing the disc on the optical drive tray. 9 Optical drive eject button - Turns on the back of your computer when you access the Dell Support website or call technical support. 19 Connects to a microphone for audio input. 7 Hard-drive activity light - CAUTION: To avoid loss of the ...
Setup Guide
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... or chip failure Seven Processor failure 27 If you installed or replaced the memory module, ensure that the memory module is seated properly. INSPIRON Solving Problems This section provides troubleshooting information for your problem using the following guidelines, see "Contacting Dell" on page 56. Beep Codes Your computer might emit a series of beeps during...
... or chip failure Seven Processor failure 27 If you installed or replaced the memory module, ensure that the memory module is seated properly. INSPIRON Solving Problems This section provides troubleshooting information for your problem using the following guidelines, see "Contacting Dell" on page 56. Beep Codes Your computer might emit a series of beeps during...
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... is compatible with your computer, see "Basic Specifications" on page 60. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 38). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 56). Solving Problems If you experience other memory problems - • Ensure that resolves the problem. • See the software documentation for...
... is compatible with your computer, see "Basic Specifications" on page 60. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 38). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 56). Solving Problems If you experience other memory problems - • Ensure that resolves the problem. • See the software documentation for...
Setup Guide
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...the Choose An Option window. 4. The PSA will take about 30 minutes or more. This will start the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc. Do you want to run the remaining memory tests? d. If PSA is displayed: "No problems have been found , run . 39 If you are... experiencing memory issues press , otherwise press . NOTE: If you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Do you want to continue? (Recommended)." Press any key to go to run the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on your computer and ...
...the Choose An Option window. 4. The PSA will take about 30 minutes or more. This will start the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc. Do you want to run the remaining memory tests? d. If PSA is displayed: "No problems have been found , run . 39 If you are... experiencing memory issues press , otherwise press . NOTE: If you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Do you want to continue? (Recommended)." Press any key to go to run the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on your computer and ...
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INSPIRON Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: reinstall your operating system run a diagnostic program for your computer reinstall system software find more information about the Microsoft® Windows® operating system and features upgrade your computer with new or additional memory, or a ...new hard drive reinstall or replace a worn or defective part See: "System Recovery Media" on page 46 "Dell Diagnostics" on page 38 "My Dell Downloads" on page 35 support.dell.com the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals NOTE: In...
INSPIRON Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: reinstall your operating system run a diagnostic program for your computer reinstall system software find more information about the Microsoft® Windows® operating system and features upgrade your computer with new or additional memory, or a ...new hard drive reinstall or replace a worn or defective part See: "System Recovery Media" on page 46 "Dell Diagnostics" on page 38 "My Dell Downloads" on page 35 support.dell.com the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals NOTE: In...
Setup Guide
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Computer Information System chipset Intel G43 RAID support RAID 0 (striping) RAID 1 (mirroring) Memory Connectors four internally-accessible DIMM sockets Capacities 1 GB and 2 GB Memory type DDR3 DIMM; non-ECC memory only Minimum 1 GB Maximum 8 GB NOTE: For instructions on upgrading memory, see the Service Manual at ) 7.3 kg (16.1 lb) 61 Basic Specifications Video Integrated Discrete..., High Definition Audio Physical Height 377.9 mm (14.88 inches) Width 106 mm (4.16 inches) Depth 426.1 mm (16.77 inches) Weight (starting at support.dell.com/manuals.
Computer Information System chipset Intel G43 RAID support RAID 0 (striping) RAID 1 (mirroring) Memory Connectors four internally-accessible DIMM sockets Capacities 1 GB and 2 GB Memory type DDR3 DIMM; non-ECC memory only Minimum 1 GB Maximum 8 GB NOTE: For instructions on upgrading memory, see the Service Manual at ) 7.3 kg (16.1 lb) 61 Basic Specifications Video Integrated Discrete..., High Definition Audio Physical Height 377.9 mm (14.88 inches) Width 106 mm (4.16 inches) Depth 426.1 mm (16.77 inches) Weight (starting at support.dell.com/manuals.
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hardware problems diagnosing 37 Hardware Troubleshooter 37 headphone front connector 19 I Internet connection 15 ISP Internet Service Provider 15 M memory problems solving 31 memory support 61 N network connection fixing 28 network connector location 23 O order status 53 P power button 18 power problems, solving 29 problems, solving 27 processor 60 products information and purchasing 53 R restoring factory image 47 Index 67
hardware problems diagnosing 37 Hardware Troubleshooter 37 headphone front connector 19 I Internet connection 15 ISP Internet Service Provider 15 M memory problems solving 31 memory support 61 N network connection fixing 28 network connector location 23 O order status 53 P power button 18 power problems, solving 29 problems, solving 27 processor 60 products information and purchasing 53 R restoring factory image 47 Index 67