Dell INSPIRON DCMF Dokumentacja

www.dell.com | support.dell.comDell™ Inspiron™Quick Reference GuideModel: DCMFbook.book Page 1 Wednesday, July 2, 2008 1:51 PM

10 About Your Dell™ Inspiron™ 518/519book.book Page 10 Wednesday, July 2, 2008 1:51 PM

Setting Up Your Computer 11Setting Up Your ComputerInstalling Your Computer in an EnclosureInstalling your computer in an enclosure can restrict the a

12 Setting Up Your Computer• If your computer is installed in a corner on a desk or under a desk, leave at least 5.1 cm (2 in) clearance from the back

Setting Up Your Computer 13Connecting to the Internet NOTE: ISPs and ISP offerings vary by country.To connect to the Internet, you need a modem or ne

14 Setting Up Your ComputerIf you do not have an ISP icon on your desktop or if you want to set up an Internet connection with a different ISP, perfor

Setting Up Your Computer 159Click either Broadband (PPPoE) or Dial-up, depending on how you want to connect:•Choose Broadband if you will use a DSL, s

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Specifications 17Specifications NOTE: Offerings may vary by region. For more information regarding the configuration of your computer, click Start→ H

18 SpecificationsExpansion Bus Inspiron 518 Inspiron 519Bus type PCI 2.3PCI Express 1.0ASATA 1.0 and 2.0USB 2.0PCI 2.3PCI Express 2.0SATA 1.0 and 2.0U

Specifications 19Memory Inspiron 518/519Memory module connector Four user-accessible DDR2 DIMM socketsMemory module capacities 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GBM

Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer. NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates

20 SpecificationsConnectors Inspiron 518/519External connectorsAudioALC888 (7.1 Channel audio)Line-in connector — Use the blue line-in connector to at

Specifications 21Network10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet LAN on the system board.RJ-45 port — Connect one end of a network cable to either a network connecto

22 SpecificationsVideoIntegrated video15-hole connector — Connect the monitor’s VGA cable to the VGA connector on the computer.NOTE: Your computer sup

Specifications 23Controls and Lights Inspiron 518/519Front of the computerPower buttonPush buttonPower lightBlue light — Blinking blue indicates that

24 SpecificationsBack of the computerLink integrity light (on integrated network adapter)Green light — indicates a good connection exists between a 10

Specifications 25Physical Inspiron 518/519Height 379 mm (14.9 inches)Width 17.0 cm (6.7 inches)Depth 43.5 cm (17.1 inches)Weight 13.1 kg (28.9 lb)Env

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Troubleshooting 27Troubleshooting CAUTION: To guard against likelihood of electric shock, laceration by moving fan blades or other unexpected injurie

28 TroubleshootingCode(repetitive short beeps)Description Suggested Remedy1 BIOS checksum failure. Possible system board failure.Contact Dell. For mor

Troubleshooting 29System Messages NOTE: If the message you received is not listed in the table, see the documentation for either the operating system

Contents 3Contents1 About Your Dell™ Inspiron™ 518/519 . . . . 7Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Back View . . . . . . . .

30 TroubleshootingFRONT USB CABLE CONNECTION FAILURE — The USB cable that connects the USB ports on the front I/O panel to the system board may be loo

Troubleshooting 31Troubleshooting Hardware Problems in the Windows Vista® Operating SystemIf a device is either not detected during the operating syst

32 TroubleshootingStarting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard DriveThe Dell Diagnostics is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on your h

Troubleshooting 336Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the numbered list. If multiple versions are listed, select the version appropriate for

34 Troubleshooting3If a problem is encountered during a test, a message appears with an error code and a description of the problem. Write down the er

Troubleshooting 35Solving ProblemsPower Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions that

36 TroubleshootingMemory Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions that shipped with y

Troubleshooting 37Lockups and Software Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions that

38 TroubleshootingA program stops respondingA program crashes repeatedly NOTE: Software usually includes installation instructions in its documentati

Troubleshooting 39Other software problemsCHECK THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION OR CONTACT THE SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER FOR TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION —• Ens

4 ContentsSolving Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35Power Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35Memory Problems . . . .

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Reinstalling Your Operating System 41Reinstalling Your Operating SystemDriversWhat Is a Driver?A driver is a program that controls a device such as a

42 Reinstalling Your Operating SystemIdentifying DriversIf you experience a problem with any device, identify whether the driver is the source of your

Reinstalling Your Operating System 43Using the Drivers and Utilities mediaIf using Device Driver Rollback or System Restore ("Restoring Your Oper

44 Reinstalling Your Operating SystemManually Reinstalling Drivers After extracting the driver files to your hard drive as described in the previous s

Reinstalling Your Operating System 45Using Microsoft Windows System RestoreThe Windows operating systems provide a System Restore option which allows

46 Reinstalling Your Operating SystemUsing Dell Factory Image Restore NOTICE: Using Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data on the ha

Reinstalling Your Operating System 477Click the checkbox to confirm that you want to continue reformatting the hard drive and restoring the system sof

48 Reinstalling Your Operating System1Save and close any open files and exit any open programs.2Insert the Operating System media.3Click Exit if the I

Finding Information 49Finding Information NOTE: Some features or media may be optional and may not ship with your computer. Some features or media ma

Contents 5Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit . . . . . 54Before You Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55Contacting Dell .

50 Finding InformationDell Technology GuideThe Dell Technology Guide is a available at support.dell.com.• About your operating system.• Using and main

Getting Help 51Getting HelpObtaining Assistance CAUTION: If you need to remove the computer cover, first disconnect the computer power and modem cabl

52 Getting HelpFor instructions on using the Dell Support, see "Technical Support and Customer Service" on page 52. NOTE: Some of the follo

Getting Help 53• Dell Support e-mail [email protected]@us.dell.com [email protected] (Latin America and Caribbean count

54 Getting HelpProduct InformationIf you need information about additional products available from Dell, or if you would like to place an order, visit

Getting Help 55Before You Call NOTE: Have your Express Service Code ready when you call. The code helps Dell’s automated-support telephone system dir

56 Getting HelpDiagnostics ChecklistName:Date:Address:Phone number:Service Tag:Express Service Code:Return Material Authorization Number (if provided

Getting Help 57Contacting DellFor customers in the United States, call 800-WWW-DELL (800-999-3355). NOTE: If you do not have an active Internet conne

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Appendix 59AppendixFCC Notice (U.S. Only)FCC Class BThis equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and u

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60 AppendixThe following information is provided on the device or devices covered in this document in compliance with the FCC regulations: • Product n

Index 61IndexBbeep codes, 27CCDsoperating system, 49computerbeep codes, 27crashes, 37-38restore to previous state, 44specifications, 17stops respondin

62 IndexHhardwarebeep codes, 27conflicts, 31Dell Diagnostics, 31IInternet connectionabout, 13options, 13setting up, 13IRQ conflicts, 31Mmemoryproblems

Index 63SS.M.A.R.T, 30safety instructions, 50Service Manual, 49softwareconflicts, 31problems, 38-39specifications, 17Starting the Dell Diagnostics Fro

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About Your Dell™ Inspiron™ 518/519 7About Your Dell™ Inspiron™ 518/519 NOTE: For more information about the ports and connectors on your computer, se

8 About Your Dell™ Inspiron™ 518/519Back View1 power connector 2 voltage selector switch3 power supply light 4 back panel connectors5 expansion card s

About Your Dell™ Inspiron™ 518/519 9Back Panel Connectors1 IEEE 1394 connector 2 link integrity light3 network adapter connector 4 network activity li