Dell 519, 518, MT480 User Manual

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Dell™ Inspiron™

Quick Reference Guide

Model: DCMF

w w w . d e l l . c o m | s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m

Notes, Notices, and Cautions

NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer.

NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem.

CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.

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Model: DCMF

June 2008

P/N MT480

Rev. A01

Contents

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About Your Dell™ Inspiron™ 518/519 . . . .

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Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Back View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Back Panel Connectors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Setting Up Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Installing Your Computer in an Enclosure. . . . . . . .

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Connecting to the Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Setting Up Your Internet Connection . . . . . . . .

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Transferring Information to a New Computer . . . . . .

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3Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

4Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Troubleshooting Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Beep Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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System Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Troubleshooting Hardware Problems in the

 

Windows Vista® Operating System . . . . . . . .

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Dell Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Solving Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Power Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Memory Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Lockups and Software Problems . . . . . . . . . .

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5 Reinstalling Your Operating System . . .

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Drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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What Is a Driver? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Identifying Drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities . . . . . . . . . .

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Using the Drivers and Utilities media . . . . . . . .

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Restoring Your Operating System . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Using Microsoft Windows System Restore . . . . .

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Using Dell Factory Image Restore . . . . . . . . .

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Using the Operating System Media. . . . . . . . .

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6Finding Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

7Getting Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Obtaining Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Technical Support and Customer Service . . . . .

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DellConnect™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Online Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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AutoTech Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Automated Order-Status Service . . . . . . . . . .

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Problems With Your Order . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Product Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit . . . . .

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Before You Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Contacting Dell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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A Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

FCC Notice (U.S. Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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FCC Class B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Macrovision Product Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

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About Your Dell™ Inspiron™ 518/519

NOTE: For more information about the ports and connectors on your computer, see "Specifications" on page 17.

Front View

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USB 2.0 connectors (2)

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optical drive

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optical-drive panel

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optical-drive eject button

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USB 2.0 connectors (2)

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headphone connector

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microphone connector

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power button

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drive activity light

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front-panel door grip

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FlexBay drive

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optional optical-drive bay

13Service Tag (located on top of the chassis towards the front)

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Back View

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power connector

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voltage selector switch

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power supply light

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back panel connectors

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expansion card slots (4)

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padlock rings

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security cable slot

 

 

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About Your Dell™ Inspiron™ 518/519

Back Panel Connectors

 

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IEEE 1394 connector

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link integrity light

 

 

 

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network adapter connector

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network activity light

 

 

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center/subwoofer connector

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line-in connector

 

 

 

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front L/R line-out connector

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microphone

 

 

 

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side L/R surround connector

10 back L/R surround connector

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USB 2.0 connectors (4)

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VGA video connector

 

 

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About Your Dell™ Inspiron™ 518/519

Setting Up Your Computer

Installing Your Computer in an Enclosure

Installing your computer in an enclosure can restrict the airflow and impact your computer’s performance, possibly causing it to overheat. Follow the guidelines below when installing your computer in an enclosure:

NOTICE: The operating temperature specifications indicated in this manual reflects the maximum ambient operating temperature. The room ambient temperature needs to be a consideration when installing your computer in an enclosure. For example, if the ambient room temperature is at 25°C (77°F), depending on your computer’s specifications, you only have 5° to 10°C (9° to 18°F) temperature margin before you reach your computer’s maximum operating temperature. For details about your computer’s specifications, see "Specifications" on page 17.

Leave a 10.2 cm (4 in) minimum clearance on all vented sides of the computer to permit the airflow required for proper ventilation.

If your enclosure has doors, they need to be of a type that allows at least 30 percent airflow through the enclosure (front and back).

NOTICE: Do not install your computer in an enclosure that does not allow airflow. Restricting the airflow impacts your computer’s performance, possibly causing it to overheat.

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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 of the computer to the wall to permit the airflow required for proper ventilation.

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Setting Up Your Computer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Connecting to the Internet

NOTE: ISPs and ISP offerings vary by country.

To connect to the Internet, you need a modem or network connection and an Internet service provider (ISP). Your ISP will offer one or more of the following Internet connection options:

DSL connections that provide high-speed Internet access through your existing telephone line or cellular telephone service. With a DSL connection, you can access the Internet and use your telephone on the same line simultaneously.

Cable modem connections that provide high-speed Internet access through your local cable TV line.

Satellite modem connections that provide high-speed Internet access through a satellite television system.

Dial-up connections that provide Internet access through a telephone line. Dial-up connections are considerably slower than DSL and cable (or satellite) modem connections.

Wireless LAN connections that provide Internet access using Bluetooth® wireless technology.

If you are using a dial-up connection, connect a telephone line to the modem connector on your computer and to the telephone wall jack before you set up your Internet connection. If you are using a DSL or cable/satellite modem connection, contact your ISP or cellular telephone service for setup instructions.

Setting Up Your Internet Connection

To set up an Internet connection with a provided ISP desktop shortcut:

1Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs.

2Double-click the ISP icon on the Microsoft® Windows® desktop.

3Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the setup.

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If you do not have an ISP icon on your desktop or if you want to set up an Internet connection with a different ISP, perform the steps in the following section that corresponds to the operating system your computer is using.

NOTE: If you are having problems connecting to the Internet, see your

Dell Technology Guide. If you cannot connect to the Internet but have successfully connected in the past, the ISP might have a service outage. Contact your ISP to check the service status, or try connecting again later.

NOTE: Have your ISP information ready. If you do not have an ISP, the Connect to the Internet wizard can help you get one.

1Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs.

2Click the Windows Vista start button™ , and click Control Panel.

3Under Network and Internet, click Connect to the Internet. The Connect to the Internet window appears.

4Click either Broadband (PPPoE) or Dial-up, depending on how you want to connect:

Choose Broadband if you will use a DSL, satellite modem, cable TV modem, or Bluetooth wireless technology connection.

Chose Dial-up if you will use a dial-up modem or ISDN.

NOTE: If you do not know which type of connection to select, click Help me choose or contact your ISP.

5Follow the instructions on the screen and use the setup information provided by your ISP to complete the setup.

6Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs.

7Click the Windows Vista start button , and click Control Panel.

8Under Network and Internet, click Connect to the Internet. The Connect to the Internet window appears.

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9Click either Broadband (PPPoE) or Dial-up, depending on how you want to connect:

Choose Broadband if you will use a DSL, satellite modem, cable TV modem, or Bluetooth wireless technology connection.

Chose Dial-up if you will use a dial-up modem or ISDN.

NOTE: If you do not know which type of connection to select, click Help me choose or contact your ISP.

10Follow the instructions on the screen and use the setup information provided by your ISP to complete the setup.

Transferring Information to a New Computer

You can use your operating system "wizards" to help you transfer files and other data from one computer to another—for example, from an old computer to a new computer. To transfer information to a new computer using the Windows Vista® wizard:

1Click the Windows Vista start button , and then click Transfer files and settings→Start Windows Easy Transfer.

2In the User Account Control dialog box, click Continue.

3Click Start a new transfer or Continue a transfer in progress.

Follow the instructions provided on the screen by the Windows Easy Transfer wizard.

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Specifications

NOTE: Offerings may vary by region. For more information regarding the configuration of your computer, click Start→Help and Support and select the option to view information about your computer.

Processor

Inspiron 518

Inspiron 519

 

 

 

Type

• Intel® Core™ 2 Quad processor

• AMD Atholon™ 64/ LE/

 

• Intel Core 2 Duo processor

64 X2/ X2 BE

 

 

 

• Intel Pentium® Dual-Core

• AMD Phenom™ X2/ X4/

 

processor

X2 GE/ triple core

 

 

 

• Intel Celeron® processor

 

L2 cache

At least 512 KB pipelined-burst,

• Up to 2 MB for AMD

 

eight-way set associative,

Athlon 64 X2 dual-core

 

writeback SRAM

processors

 

 

• Up to 512 KB for AMD

 

 

Athlon 64 processors

 

 

• Up to 4 MB for AMD

 

 

Phenom processors

DRAM bus width

Not applicable

64 bits per channel

 

 

 

Computer Information

Inspiron 518

Inspiron 519

 

 

 

System chipset

Intel G33 and ICH9

AMD RS780 and SB700

RAID support

RAID 1 (mirroring)

Not applicable

Data bus width

64 bits

Not applicable

DRAM bus width

64 bits

Not applicable

Processor address

32 bits

16 bit up/down

bus width

 

HyperTransport link

Flash EPROM

8 Mb

8 Mb

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Expansion Bus

Inspiron 518

Inspiron 519

 

 

 

Bus type

PCI 2.3

PCI 2.3

 

PCI Express 1.0A

PCI Express 2.0

 

SATA 1.0 and 2.0

SATA 1.0 and 2.0

 

USB 2.0

USB 2.0

Bus speed

 

 

PCI

133 MB/s

133 MB/s

PCI Express

x1 slot bidirectional speed

x1 slot bidirectional speed

 

— 500 MB/s

—1 GB/s

 

x16 slot bidirectional speed

x16 slot bidirectional speed

 

— 8 GB/s

— 16 GB/s

SATA

1.5 Gbps and 3.0 Gbps

1.5 Gbps and 3.0 Gbps

USB

• High speed — 480 Mbps

• High speed — 480 Mbps

 

• Full speed — 12 Mbps

• Full speed — 12 Mbps

 

• Low speed — 1.2 Mbps

• Low speed — 1.2 Mbps

PCI

 

 

Connectors

One

One

Connector size

124 pins

124 pins

Connector data

32 bits

32 bits

width (maximum)

 

 

PCI Express

 

 

Connector

Two x1

Two x1

Connector size

36 pins

36 pins

Connector data

1 PCI Express lane

1 PCI Express lane

width (maximum)

 

 

PCI Express

 

 

Connector

One x16

One x16

Connector size

164 pins

164 pins

Connector data

16 PCI Express lane

16 PCI Express lane

width (maximum)

 

 

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Memory

Inspiron 518/519

 

 

 

Memory module connector

Four user-accessible DDR2 DIMM sockets

Memory module capacities

512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB

Memory type

667 MHz, 800 MHz Non-ECC DDR2

 

SDRAM

Minimum memory

512 MB

Maximum memory

4 GB

 

 

 

Drives

Inspiron 518/519

 

 

 

Externally accessible

One 3.5-inch drive bay

 

Two 5.25-inch drive bays

Internally accessible

Two 3.5-inch drive bays

Available devices

Two 3.5-inch SATA hard drives

 

Two 5.25-inch SATA DVD-ROM/ DVD+/-

 

RW super multi drive / Blu-ray Disc drive /

 

Blu-ray Disc RW drive

 

One 3.5-inch USB media card

 

reader/Bluetooth media card reader

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Connectors

Inspiron 518/519

 

 

External connectors

 

Audio

ALC888 (7.1 Channel audio)

 

Line-in connector — Use the blue line-in

 

connector to attach a record/playback device

 

such as a microphone, cassette player, CD

 

player, or VCR.

 

On computers with a sound card, use the

 

connector on the card.

 

Front L/R line-out connector — Use the

 

green line-out connector to attach

 

headphones and most speakers with

 

integrated amplifiers.

 

On computers with a sound card, use the

 

connector on the card.

 

Microphone connector — Use the pink

 

connector to attach a personal computer

 

microphone for voice or musical input into a

 

sound or telephony program.

 

On computers with a sound card, use the

 

microphone connector on the card.

 

Center/sub-woofer connector — Use the

 

orange connector to attach the sub-woofer.

 

Back L/R speakers connector — Use the black

 

surround connector to attach multichannel-

 

capable speakers.

 

Side L/R surround connector — Use the gray

 

connector to provide enhanced surround

 

audio for computers with 7.1 speakers.

 

On computers with a sound card, use the

 

connector on the card.

IEEE 1394

One 6-pin serial connector on the back-panel

 

Use the IEEE 1394 connector for high-speed

 

data devices such as digital video cameras

 

and external storage devices.

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