Dell Inspiron 620 Support Question
Dell Inspiron 620 Support Question
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Question posted by robehou on May 11th, 2013
Is There A Msata Port For A Solid State Drive?
I was sent the mSata version instead of the regular cable sata connection SSD. Is there an MSata port anywhere on the motherboard? I can't find it. :-/
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Answer #1: Posted by TommyKervz on May 11th, 2013 10:46 AM
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Greetings - Unfortunately the Inspiron 620 (even 660) does not have the mSata port. - this port is available in series like the Dell XPS's...
Hope I helped
Related Dell Inspiron 620 Manual Pages
Quick Reference Guide - Page 9
... "Power Problems" in a normal operating state. • Blinking green - Use the microphone connector to indicate different operating states: • No light -
NOTICE:...) connection is in a power-saving mode. • Blinking or solid amber - Instead, perform an operating system shutdown.
Insert a floppy disk into this drive. NOTICE: If your computer. 1 CD/DVD drive 2 floppy drive 3...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 12
...different operating states: &#...drive is in a power-saving mode. • Blinking or solid amber - Insert a CD or DVD (if applicable) into this drive...Instead, perform an operating system shutdown. www.dell.com | support.dell.com
3 power button
4 Dell badge 5 power light
6 diagnostic lights 7 hard-drive activity light 8 headphone connector 9 microphone connector 10 floppy drive 11 CD/DVD drive...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 15
..." on and blinks or remains solid to this drive.
Plug serial, USB, and other devices into this drive. The computer is in a power-saving mode. • Blinking or solid amber - To exit from a power-saving mode, see "Power Management" in your online User's Guide. Connect the power cable to indicate different operating states: • No light -
Back...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 34
...see page 34). NOTE: If you see a message stating that the device you want to test displays in system ... the test you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop.
Start the Dell Diagnostics from the optional Drivers and Utilities...versions are listed, select the version appropriate for one time only. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive 1 Turn on (or restart) your hard drive...
Setup Guide - Page 7
Restricting airflow around your Dell Inspiron 620 desktop. To prevent overheating ensure that you begin any of 5.1 cm (2 inches) on .
5 INSPIRON
Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop
This section provides information about setting up your computer may cause it is powered on all other sides.
For additional safety best practices information, see ...
Setup Guide - Page 11
... existing network or Internet connection that the network cable has been securely attached.
Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop 9 Do not plug a telephone cable (RJ11 connector) into the network connector.
NOTE: Use only an Ethernet cable (RJ45 connector) to connect to either a network port or a broadband device. Connect the Network Cable (Optional)
A network connection is not required...
Setup Guide - Page 19
...the power state:
• Off - Connects to a powered speaker or sound system, use with audio
programs.
4
Headphone connector -
Connect to a ...Connects to USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player.
3
Microphone or line-in the center of your computer. Using Your Inspiron Desktop
5
Power button and light - Turns
the computer on .
• Solid...
Setup Guide - Page 20
..., and videos stored on when the computer reads or writes
data. CAUTION: To avoid loss of data, never turn off the computer while the hard drive activity light is blinking.
7 Media Card Reader - Using Your Inspiron Desktop
6
Hard drive activity light - A blinking white light indicates
hard drive activity. Turns
on a media card.
8 Optical...
Setup Guide - Page 25
..., keyboard, printer, external drive,
or MP3 player.
2
HDMI connector -
Connects your display
or TV.
3
VGA connector - Connects to
the connector indicate the status and
activity for voice or
to a
monitor or projector.
4
Microphone connector -
Connects to a network
or a broadband device if you are using
a wired network. Using Your Inspiron Desktop
1
USB 2.0 connectors...
Setup Guide - Page 26
... disc drive may support...files. Check your purchase order for software installed on connected TVs, projectors, and home theater equipment.
24 After connecting to the Internet, you to organize and create music.... You can also edit and view digital photographs and images. Using Your Inspiron Desktop
Software Features
Productivity and Communication
You can use your computer to watch videos,...
Setup Guide - Page 40
... page 57) for assistance.
38 S.M.A.R.T error, possible hard drive failure.
CAUTION - Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on hard drive, the hard drive cable is loose, or no bootable device exists.
• If the hard drive is your boot device, ensure that the cables are connected and that the drive is installed properly and partitioned as a boot device.
•...
Setup Guide - Page 44
... of System Restore and DataSafe Local Backup
when installing the Dell factory-installed software on a newly installed hard drive
Dell Factory Image Restore Operating System disc
to restore your computer to the operating state it was in when you received your computer
to restore your operating system permanently deletes all data files...
Setup Guide - Page 47
...off your computer.
4. Disconnect all the devices (USB drive, printer, and so on) connected to wait until you see the Microsoft Windows desktop; NOTE: If you wait too long and the ...Turn on your computer.
2. When the DELL logo appears, press several times to an earlier operating state
• Create system recovery media (see "Create System Recovery Media (Recommended)" on page 12)
Dell...
Setup Guide - Page 49
... options installed on your computer.
• Hard drive failure that you see the Microsoft Windows desktop; Use the system recovery media in case of:...
• Operating system failure that prevents the use the system recovery media, created using Dell DataSafe Local Backup, to wait until you backup your hard drive to the operating state...
Setup Guide - Page 50
...and try again.
48
This option restores your hard drive to the operating state it was in certain countries or on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you ...DataSafe Local Backup" on your computer, use Dell DataSafe Local Backup (see the Microsoft Windows desktop; If possible, back up the data before using this option.
Starting Dell Factory Image Restore...
Service Manual - Page 1
...and the Windows start button logo trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other than its own.
2011 - 05 Rev. All rights reserved. Dell Inc...products. Dell™ Inspiron™ 620s Service Manual
Technical Overview Before You Begin Computer Cover Memory Module(s) Front Bezel PCI Express Cards Card Retention Bracket Drives Front I/O Panel
Power ...
Service Manual - Page 20
... on your computer from the electrical outlet before you do not scratch the hard drive's circuit board, while removing or replacing the hard drive.
1
hard drive
3
data cable
2
tab
4
power cable Back to Contents Page
Drives
Dell™ Inspiron™ 620s Service Manual Hard Drive Optical Drive WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not...
Service Manual - Page 22
... set it is configured for your computer and devices to verify that shipped with the hard drive for instructions on the hard-drive assembly until the hard-drive assembly snaps into position. 5.
Connect the power and data cables to install an optical drive at this time, disconnect the other end of the computer.
1
securing tab
3
data...
Service Manual - Page 37
...Functions - Back to Contents Page
System Setup
Dell™ Inspiron™ 620s Service Manual
Overview Clearing Forgotten Passwords Clearing CMOS Passwords
Overview...tag is absent Displays the asset tag of hard drive installed
CAUTION: Unless you are changeable. NOTE: ... Information BIOS Version System Date System Time Service Tag
Displays the system name Displays the BIOS version number Displays...
Service Manual - Page 38
... (Enabled by default) l Serial Port IO Address/IRQ - 3F8h/IRQ4,... (Disabled by default)
l Bootup NumLock State - Enabled;
Network; USB Hard Disk;...SATA 0
Displays the SATA drive connected to the SATA 0 connector
SATA 1
Displays the SATA drive connected to the SATA 1 connector
SATA 2
Displays the SATA drive connected to the SATA 2 connector
SATA 3
Displays the SATA drive connected...
