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Dell Inspiron 530 Series User Manual

Dell Inspiron 530 Series
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Dell™ Inspiron™ 530 Series
Owner’s Manual
Model DCMF
book.book Page 1 Monday, October 6, 2008 11:28 AM

Table of Contents

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Dell Inspiron 530 Series Specifications

General IconGeneral
ChipsetIntel G33 Express
Optical DriveDVD-ROM, DVD+/-RW
AudioIntegrated 7.1 channel audio
Power Supply300W
ProcessorIntel Core 2 Duo, Intel Pentium Dual-Core, Intel Celeron
MemoryUp to 4GB DDR2
Hard DriveUp to 1TB SATA
GraphicsIntel GMA 3100 or optional NVIDIA GeForce or ATI Radeon
NetworkingIntegrated 10/100 Ethernet
Expansion Slots1 PCIe x16, 2 PCI-e x1, 1 PCI
PortsUSB 2.0, VGA, audio jacks, Ethernet
Operating SystemWindows Vista, Windows XP
WeightApproximately 22 lbs

Summary

Finding Information

Setting Up and Using Your Computer

Front View of the Computer

Identifies components on the front panel of the computer.

Back View of the Computer

Identifies components on the back panel of the computer.

Power Management

Explains power saving features and settings in Windows XP and Vista.

About RAID Configurations

Overview of RAID configurations, specifically RAID level 1.

Solving Problems

Troubleshooting Tips

General advice for resolving computer problems.

Error Messages

Explanations and solutions for common error messages.

Lockups and Software Problems

How to address computer freezes and application malfunctions.

Video and Monitor Problems

Troubleshooting steps for display and monitor issues.

Troubleshooting Tools

Beep Codes

Understanding audible error codes that indicate hardware issues.

Dell Diagnostics

Using Dell's diagnostic tools to test hardware components.

Drivers

Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities

Procedures for reinstalling or updating device drivers.

Restoring Your Operating System

Steps to restore the OS to an earlier state using System Restore or PC Restore.

Removing and Installing Parts

Before You Begin

Essential preparations and safety guidelines before working inside the computer.

Removing the Computer Cover

Step-by-step instructions for removing the computer's outer casing.

System Board Components

Detailed identification of components on the computer's system board.

Memory

Information about computer memory, compatibility, and installation.

Hard Drives

Information and procedures for installing and removing hard disk drives.

Battery

Information about the system battery and procedures for replacing it.

Processor

Information and procedures for installing and removing the computer's processor.

Appendix

Specifications

Detailed technical specifications for Inspiron 530/530a/530c models.

System Setup

Utility for configuring system settings and hardware options.

Clearing Forgotten Passwords

Procedures for resetting forgotten system or BIOS passwords.

Glossary

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