Document Outline

• Contents
  • 1 Setting Up and Using Your Computer 15
  • 2 Solving Problems 63
  • 3 Troubleshooting Tools 85
  • 4 Removing and Installing Parts 105
  • A Appendix 179
  • Glossary 203
  • Index 219
  • Finding Information
• Setting Up and Using Your Computer
  • Front View of the Computer
    • Inspiron 530/530a/530c
    • Inspiron 530b/530d
  • Back View of the Computer
    • Inspiron 530/530a/530c
    • Inspiron 530b/530d
  • Back Panel Connectors
    • Inspiron 530/530a/530c
    • Inspiron 530b/530d
  • Installing Your Computer in an Enclosure
  • Setting Up a Printer
    • Printer Cable
    • Connecting a USB Printer
  • Playing CDs and DVDs
    • Adjusting the Volume
    • Configuring the Audio Connectors for 5.1-Channel
    • Adjusting the Picture
  • Copying CDs and DVDs
    • How to Copy a CD or DVD
    • Using Blank CDs and DVDs
    • Helpful Tips
  • Using a Media Card Reader (Optional)
  • Connecting Two Monitors
    • Connecting Two Monitors With VGA Connectors
    • Connecting One Monitor With a VGA Connector and One Monitor With a DVI Connector
    • Connecting a TV
    • Changing the Display Settings
  • Power Management
    • Power Management Options in Microsoft® Windows® XP
    • Standby Mode
    • Hibernate Mode
    • Power Options Properties
      • Power Schemes Tab
      • Advanced Tab
      • Hibernate Tab
    • Power Management Options in Windows Vista®
    • Standby Mode
    • Hibernate Mode
    • Power Plan Properties
      • Advanced Tab
  • Enabling SpeedStep™ Technology
  • About RAID Configurations
    • RAID Level 1 Configuration
    • Configuring Your Hard Drives for RAID
      • Setting Your Computer to RAID-Enabled Mode
    • Configuring for RAID Using the Intel® Option ROM Utility
      • Creating a RAID Level 1 Configuration
      • Deleting a RAID Volume
    • Configuring for RAID Using the Intel® Matrix Storage Manager
      • Creating a RAID 1 Volume
      • Deleting a RAID Volume
      • Migrating to a RAID 1 Volume
      • Creating a Spare Hard Drive
      • Rebuilding a Degraded RAID 1 Volume
  • Transferring Information to a New Computer
    • Microsoft® Windows® XP
      • Running the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard With the Operating System Media
      • Running the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard Without the Operating System Media
  • Setting Up a Home and Office Network
    • Connecting to a Network Adapter
    • Setting Up a Network in the Microsoft® Windows® XP Operating System
    • Setting Up a Network in the Windows Vista® Operating System
  • Connecting to the Internet
    • Setting Up Your Internet Connection
      • Windows XP
      • Windows Vista®
• Solving Problems
  • Troubleshooting Tips
  • Battery Problems
  • Drive Problems
    • CD and DVD drive problems
      • Problems writing to a CD/DVD-RW drive
    • Hard drive problems
  • E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
  • Error Messages
  • Keyboard Problems
  • Lockups and Software Problems
    • The computer does not start up
    • The computer stops responding
    • A program stops responding
    • A program crashes repeatedly
    • A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system
    • A solid blue screen appears
    • Other software problems
  • Media Card Reader Problems
  • Memory Problems
  • Mouse Problems
  • Network Problems
  • Power Problems
  • Printer Problems
  • Scanner Problems
  • Sound and Speaker Problems
    • No sound from speakers
    • No sound from headphones
  • Video and Monitor Problems
    • If the screen is blank
    • If the screen is difficult to read
• Troubleshooting Tools
  • Power Lights
  • Beep Codes
  • System Messages
  • Dell Diagnostics
    • When to Use the Dell Diagnostics
    • Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive
    • Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media
    • Dell Diagnostics Main Menu
  • Drivers
    • What is a Driver?
    • Identifying Drivers
    • Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities
      • Using Windows Device Driver Rollback
      • Using the Drivers and Utilities media
      • Manually Reinstalling Drivers
  • Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems in the Microsoft Windows® XP and Windows Vista® Operating System
  • Restoring Your Operating System
    • Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore
      • Starting System Restore
      • Undoing the Last System Restore
      • Enabling System Restore
    • Using Dell PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore
      • Windows XP: Dell PC Restore
      • Windows Vista: Dell Factory Image Restore
      • Removing Dell PC Restore
    • Using the Operating System CD
      • Before You Begin
      • Reinstalling Windows® XP or Windows Vista®
• Removing and Installing Parts
  • Before You Begin
    • Recommended Tools
    • Turning Off Your Computer
    • Before Working Inside Your Computer
  • Removing the Computer Cover
  • Inside View of Your Computer
  • System Board Components
    • Inspiron 530
    • Inspiron 530a
    • Inspiron 530b
    • Inspiron 530c
    • Inspiron 530d
  • Power Supply DC Connector Pin Assignments
  • Memory
    • Memory Installation Guidelines
      • Inspiron 530/530a/530c
      • Inspiron 530b/530d
    • Installing Memory
      • Inspiron 530/530a/530c
      • Inspiron 530b/530d
    • Removing Memory
  • Cards
    • PCI and PCI Express Cards
      • Installing a PCI/PCI Express Card
      • Removing a PCI/PCI Express Card
  • Bezel
    • Removing the Bezel
    • Replacing the Bezel
  • Drives
    • Recommended Drive Cable Connections
    • Connecting Drive Cables
    • Drive Interface Connectors
    • Connecting and Disconnecting Drive Cables
    • Hard Drives
      • Removing a Hard Drive
      • Installing a Hard Drive
      • Installing a Second Hard Drive
    • Floppy Drive (Optional)
      • Removing a Floppy Drive
      • Installing a Floppy Drive
      • Removing the FlexBay Break-Away Metal Plate
      • Replacing the Drive Panel Insert
    • Media Card Reader
      • Removing a Media Card Reader
      • Installing a Media Card Reader
    • CD/DVD Drive
      • Removing a CD/DVD Drive
      • Installing a CD/DVD Drive
      • Installing a Second CD/DVD Drive
      • Replacing the CD/DVD Panel Insert
  • Battery
    • Replacing the Battery
  • Power Supply
    • Replacing the Power Supply
  • I/O Panel
    • Removing the I/O Panel
    • Installing the I/O Panel
  • Processor Fan
    • Removing the Processor Fan/Heat Sink Assembly
    • Installing the Processor Fan/Heat Sink Assembly
  • Processor
    • Removing the Processor
    • Installing the Processor
  • Chassis Fan
    • Removing the Chassis Fan
    • Replacing the Chassis Fan
  • System Board
    • Removing the System Board
      • System Board Screws
    • Installing the System Board
    • Replacing the Computer Cover
• Appendix
  • Specifications
    • Inspiron 530/530a/530c
    • Inspiron 530b/530d
    • Inspiron 530/530a/530b/530c/530d
  • System Setup
    • Overview
    • Entering System Setup
      • System Setup Screens
    • System Setup Options
    • Boot Sequence
      • Option Settings
      • Changing Boot Sequence for the Current Boot
      • Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots
  • Clearing Forgotten Passwords
    • Inspiron 530
    • Inspiron 530a
    • Inspiron 530b
    • Inspiron 530c
    • Inspiron 530d
  • Clearing CMOS Settings
  • Flashing the BIOS
  • Cleaning Your Computer
    • Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor
    • Mouse
    • Floppy Drive (Optional)
    • CDs and DVDs
  • Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only)
    • Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals
    • Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals
  • FCC Notice (U.S. Only)
    • FCC Class B
  • Contacting Dell
• Glossary
• Index