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Changing Boot Sequence to a USB Device . . . . 310 Changing the BIOS Settings 310 Viewing the BIOS Settings 311 Upgrading the BIOS (Flashing the BIOS 311 22 Ports 313 USB Port 313 IEEE 1394 Port 314 RS232 Serial Port 315 Parallel Port 316 eSATA Port 317 Modem 318 Ethernet Port 319 Keyboard and Mouse Port (PS2 320 VGA Port 321 DVI-I Port 322 S-Video TV-Out Port 323 Component Video 324 Composite Video 325 HDMI Port 326 DisplayPort 327 S/PDIF Port (Coaxial RCA 328 Contents 21
Changing Boot Sequence to a USB Device . . . . 310 Changing the BIOS Settings 310 Viewing the BIOS Settings 311 Upgrading the BIOS (Flashing the BIOS 311 22 Ports 313 USB Port 313 IEEE 1394 Port 314 RS232 Serial Port 315 Parallel Port 316 eSATA Port 317 Modem 318 Ethernet Port 319 Keyboard and Mouse Port (PS2 320 VGA Port 321 DVI-I Port 322 S-Video TV-Out Port 323 Component Video 324 Composite Video 325 HDMI Port 326 DisplayPort 327 S/PDIF Port (Coaxial RCA 328 Contents 21
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... • Troubleshooting Search • Windows Vista Center • Windows XP Support Center • Wireless Center Customer Service • Dell Financial Services • FAQs • Invoices • Missing, Wrong & Damaged • Order Status • Ownership Transfer •...8226; Packing Slips • Pickup/Redelivery • Dell Dollars/Rebate Center • Report a Stolen System • Returns • Update Billing Address Warranty Information • Expired Warranty Service • Extend & Upgrade Warranty • Ownership Transfer • International Ownership...
... • Troubleshooting Search • Windows Vista Center • Windows XP Support Center • Wireless Center Customer Service • Dell Financial Services • FAQs • Invoices • Missing, Wrong & Damaged • Order Status • Ownership Transfer •...8226; Packing Slips • Pickup/Redelivery • Dell Dollars/Rebate Center • Report a Stolen System • Returns • Update Billing Address Warranty Information • Expired Warranty Service • Extend & Upgrade Warranty • Ownership Transfer • International Ownership...
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....exe file. 3 When the InstallShield Wizard Complete window appears, remove the Drivers and Utilities media and click Finish to restart the computer. 4 When you : • Upgrade your operating system • Reinstall your operating system • Connect or install a new printer To install a printer driver: 1 Insert your Drivers and Utilities media. You...
....exe file. 3 When the InstallShield Wizard Complete window appears, remove the Drivers and Utilities media and click Finish to restart the computer. 4 When you : • Upgrade your operating system • Reinstall your operating system • Connect or install a new printer To install a printer driver: 1 Insert your Drivers and Utilities media. You...
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...® Windows® System Restore" on page 265) to return your computer to perform the tasks mentioned in with a [!]) on your computer after you : • Upgrade your operating system. • Reinstall your media drive. Installing Drivers for which the new driver was installed, and click Properties. 4 Click the Drivers tab→...
...® Windows® System Restore" on page 265) to return your computer to perform the tasks mentioned in with a [!]) on your computer after you : • Upgrade your operating system. • Reinstall your media drive. Installing Drivers for which the new driver was installed, and click Properties. 4 Click the Drivers tab→...
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... displays the status of the hard drives in the array. 9 Click Finish. The MediaShield RAID management utility window appears and displays the status of the upgrade/migration process along with any data you want to keep before continuing. 8 Under Free Disk Selection, click the check box next to select your RAID...
... displays the status of the hard drives in the array. 9 Click Finish. The MediaShield RAID management utility window appears and displays the status of the upgrade/migration process along with any data you want to keep before continuing. 8 Under Free Disk Selection, click the check box next to select your RAID...
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... effect the settings have on page 307 for more information. System Setup 311 This BIOS Version/Date item displays the BIOS version and date. Upgrading the BIOS (Flashing the BIOS) The BIOS may require flashing when an update is recommended that may/may not apply to your environment. 1...password. See "Viewing System Settings With the System Setup Program" on the computer, do not change the settings for your computer at the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 3 Click Download Now to disk, and then click OK. The File Download window appears. 5 Click Save this program. The ...
... effect the settings have on page 307 for more information. System Setup 311 This BIOS Version/Date item displays the BIOS version and date. Upgrading the BIOS (Flashing the BIOS) The BIOS may require flashing when an update is recommended that may/may not apply to your environment. 1...password. See "Viewing System Settings With the System Setup Program" on the computer, do not change the settings for your computer at the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 3 Click Download Now to disk, and then click OK. The File Download window appears. 5 Click Save this program. The ...
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... Your System (System Documentation, Warranty Information, System Information, Upgrades & Accessories) For more information about Dell Support Center and available support tools, click the Services tab on support.dell.com. 34 To launch the application, click the the taskbar. INSPIRON Using Support Tools Dell Support Center The Dell Support Center helps you find the service, support, and...
... Your System (System Documentation, Warranty Information, System Information, Upgrades & Accessories) For more information about Dell Support Center and available support tools, click the Services tab on support.dell.com. 34 To launch the application, click the the taskbar. INSPIRON Using Support Tools Dell Support Center The Dell Support Center helps you find the service, support, and...
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... information, see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Select Repair Your Computer. 6. Upgrading to Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional: 1. NOTE: The restoration process may be restored. Double-click the Dell DataSafe Local Backup icon on the screen. Click Upgrade Now! 3. Select Dell DataSafe Restore and Emergency Backup from the System Recovery Options menu and follow...
... information, see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Select Repair Your Computer. 6. Upgrading to Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional: 1. NOTE: The restoration process may be restored. Double-click the Dell DataSafe Local Backup icon on the screen. Click Upgrade Now! 3. Select Dell DataSafe Restore and Emergency Backup from the System Recovery Options menu and follow...
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.... INSPIRON Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: reinstall your operating system find your system model number run a diagnostic program for your computer reinstall desktop system software for more information about the Microsoft® Windows® operating system and features upgrade your... computer with new or additional components, like a new hard drive reinstall or replace a worn or defective part See: "System Recovery Media" on page 46 the back of your computer "Dell Diagnostics" on page 38 "My Dell Downloads" on page 35 support.dell.com the...
.... INSPIRON Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: reinstall your operating system find your system model number run a diagnostic program for your computer reinstall desktop system software for more information about the Microsoft® Windows® operating system and features upgrade your... computer with new or additional components, like a new hard drive reinstall or replace a worn or defective part See: "System Recovery Media" on page 46 the back of your computer "Dell Diagnostics" on page 38 "My Dell Downloads" on page 35 support.dell.com the...
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... This section provides information that you may vary by region. Computer Model Dell™ Inspiron™ 580 Processor Types Intel® Pentium® Intel Core™ i3 Intel Core i5 Computer Information System chipset Intel H57 58 Drives Externally accessible Internally ... SATA DVD-ROM, SATA DVD+/-RW Super Multi Drive, or Blu-ray Disc™ combo drive one 3.5-inch FlexBay two 3.5-inch bays for , and upgrading your computer. For more information regarding the configuration of your computer, click Start → Help and Support and select the option to view information about...
... This section provides information that you may vary by region. Computer Model Dell™ Inspiron™ 580 Processor Types Intel® Pentium® Intel Core™ i3 Intel Core i5 Computer Information System chipset Intel H57 58 Drives Externally accessible Internally ... SATA DVD-ROM, SATA DVD+/-RW Super Multi Drive, or Blu-ray Disc™ combo drive one 3.5-inch FlexBay two 3.5-inch bays for , and upgrading your computer. For more information regarding the configuration of your computer, click Start → Help and Support and select the option to view information about...
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non-ECC memory only Minimum 1 GB Maximum 8 GB NOTE: For instructions on upgrading memory, see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals. Basic Specifications Video Integrated Discrete Audio Type Intel GMA HD PCI Express x16 card (optional) integrated 7.1 channel, High Definition Audio Communications Wireless (optional) PCI Express Wi-Fi card supporting 802.11a/b/g/n Modem (optional) PCI modem 59 Memory Connectors four internally-accessible DIMM sockets Capacities 1 GB, 2 GB, and 4 GB Memory type DDR3 DIMM;
non-ECC memory only Minimum 1 GB Maximum 8 GB NOTE: For instructions on upgrading memory, see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals. Basic Specifications Video Integrated Discrete Audio Type Intel GMA HD PCI Express x16 card (optional) integrated 7.1 channel, High Definition Audio Communications Wireless (optional) PCI Express Wi-Fi card supporting 802.11a/b/g/n Modem (optional) PCI modem 59 Memory Connectors four internally-accessible DIMM sockets Capacities 1 GB, 2 GB, and 4 GB Memory type DDR3 DIMM;
Comprehensive Specifications
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Dell™ Inspiron™ 580: Comprehensive Specifications This document provides information that you may vary by region. Processor Type Inspiron 580 Memory Memory connector Memory-module capacities Memory type Memory configurations supported Computer Information System chipset • Intel® Pentium® • Intel Core™ i3 ... → Help and Support and select the option to view information about your computer. NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating drivers for, and upgrading your computer.
Dell™ Inspiron™ 580: Comprehensive Specifications This document provides information that you may vary by region. Processor Type Inspiron 580 Memory Memory connector Memory-module capacities Memory type Memory configurations supported Computer Information System chipset • Intel® Pentium® • Intel Core™ i3 ... → Help and Support and select the option to view information about your computer. NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating drivers for, and upgrading your computer.