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Dell™ Inspiron™ 580:
Comprehensive Specifications
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Processor Type
Inspiron 580
Memory
Memory connector four internally-accessible DDR3 DIMM
Memory-module capacities 1 GB, 2 GB, and 4 GB
Memory type 1066-MHz or 1333-MHz DDR3 DIMM;
Memory configurations supported 4 GB, 6 GB, and 8 GB
•Intel® Pentium
• Intel Core™ i3
•Intel Core i5
sockets
non-ECC memory only
NOTE: Memory configurations of more
than 4 GB require a 64-bit operating
system.
®
Computer Information
System chipset Intel H57
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Drives
Externally accessible
Internally accessible two 3.5-inch bays for SATA hard drives
External Connectors
Audio front panel — one headphone and one
Network adapter one RJ45 connector
USB two front panel and four back panel
Video one 15-pin VGA connector and
System Board Connectors
Memory four 240-pin connectors
PCI one 124-pin connector
PCI Express x1 two 36-pin connector
PCI Express x16 one 164-pin connector
Power (System board) one 24-pin EPS 12V connector
Processor fan one 4-pin connector
Chassis fan one 3-pin connector
Front/Internal USB connector two 9-pin connectors
Front audio connector one 9-pin connector for 2-channel stereo
SATA four 7-pin connectors
• two 5.25-inch bays for SATA
DVD-ROM, SATA DVD+/-RW Super
Multi Drive, or Blu-ray Disc™ combo
drive
• one 3.5-inch FlexBay for an optional
Media Card Reader
microphone connector
back panel — six connectors for
7.1 channel support
USB 2.0-compliant connectors
one 19-pin HDMI connector
(ATX-compatible)
sound and microphone
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Communications
Modem (optional) PCI modem
Wireless (optional) PCI Express WiFi card supporting
802.11a/b/g/n
Video
Integrated Intel GMA HD
Discrete PCI Express x16 card (optional)
Audio
Audio type integrated 7.1 channel, High Definition
Audio
Expansion Slots
PCI
Connectors
Connector size
Connector data width (maximum)
Bus speed
PCI Express x1
Connectors
Connector size
Connector data width (maximum)
Bus speed
PCI Express x16
Connectors
Connector size
Connector data width (maximum)
Bus speed
one
124-pin
32 bit
33 MHz
two
36-pin
1 PCI Express lane
500 MB/s (bi-directional)
one
164-pin
16 PCI Express lanes
16 GB/s (bi-directional)
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Battery
Coin-cell battery 3-V CR2032 lithium
Power
Wattage 300 W
Maximum heat dissipation 1574 BTU/Hr
Input voltage 115/230 VAC
Input frequency 50/60 Hz
Rated output current 7/4 A
Physical
Height 375.3 mm (14.77 inches)
Width 175.9 mm (6.92 inches)
Depth 440.4 mm (17.34 inches)
Weight (starting at) 8.7 kg (19.2 lb)
Computer Environment
Temperature range
Operating
Storage
Relative humidity (maximum) 20% to 80% (non-condensing)
Maximum vibration (using a random vibration spectrum that simulates user
environment)
Operating
Non-Operating
10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F)
–40° to 65° C(–40° to 149°F)
0.25 GRMS
2.2 GRMS
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Computer Environment
(continued)
Maximum shock (for operating — measured with Dell Diagnostics running on the
hard drive and a 2-ms half-sine pulse; for non-operating — measured with hard
drive in head-parked position and a 2-ms half-sine pulse)
Operating
40G for 2 ms with a change in velocity of
20 in/s (51 cm/s)
Non-Operating
50G for 26 ms with a change in velocity
of 320 in/s (813 cm/s)
Altitude (maximum)
Operating
Storage
–15.2 to 3048 m (–50 to 10,000 ft)
–15.2 to 10,668 m (–50 to 35,000 ft)
Airborne contaminant level G2 or lower as defined by
ISA-S71.04-1985
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Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
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countries; Microsoft and Windows are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation
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Model: DCMF December 2009 Rev. A00
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