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10.

To complete the removal procedure, see 

Configuring Your Computer After Removing or Installing a PCI or PCI Express Card

.  

 

 

Replacing PCI and PCI Express Cards  

 

 

1.

Follow the procedures in 

Before You Begin

.  

 

 

  

2.

Remove the computer cover (see 

Removing the Computer Cover

).  

 

 

  

3.

Remove the card retention bracket (see 

Removing the Card Retention Bracket

).  

 

 

  

4.

If this is a new card installation, remove the filler bracket covering the card-slot opening.  
 

 

  

5.

Prepare the card for installation.  
 

See the documentation that came with the card for information on configuring the card, making internal connections, or otherwise customizing it for your 
computer. 

 

 

6.

If you are installing the PCI Express card into the x16 card connector, position the card so the securing slot is aligned with the securing tab.  
 

  

 

 

7.

Place the card in the connector and press down firmly. Ensure that the card is fully seated in the slot.  
 

  

 

 

8.

Replace the card retention bracket (see 

Replacing the Card Retention Bracket

).  

 

 

  

9.

Connect any cables that should be connected to the card.  
 

See the documentation for the card for information about the card's cable connections. 

 

 

 

 

10.

Replace the computer cover (see 

Replacing the Computer Cover

).  

 

 

  

1  securing tab 

2  securing slot 

3  PCI Express x16 card  4  PCI Express x16 card slot 

1  fully-seated card  2  not fully-seated card  3  alignment bar 

4  alignment guide  5  bracket within slot 

6  bracket caught outside of slot 

 

CAUTION: 

Do not route card cables over or behind the cards. Cables routed over the cards can prevent the computer cover from closing properly 

or cause damage to the equipment.

Summary of Contents for Inspiron 580

Page 1: ...d States and or other countries Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products Dell Inc disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own Models DCMF January 2010 Rev A00 Before You Begin Technical Overview Computer Cover Front Bezel Memory Module s PCI and PCI Express Ca...

Page 2: ...Turning Off Your Computer 1 Save and close all open files and exit all open programs 2 Turn off your computer Windows Vista Click Start click the arrow and then click Shut Down Windows 7 Click Start and click Shut Down 3 The computer turns off after the operating system shutdown process is complete 4 Ensure that the computer is turned off If your computer did not automatically turn off when you sh...

Page 3: ...s have connectors with locking tabs if you are disconnecting this type of cable press in on the locking tabs before you disconnect the cable As you pull connectors apart keep them evenly aligned to avoid bending any connector pins Also before you connect a cable ensure that both connectors are correctly oriented and aligned CAUTION To avoid damaging the computer perform the following steps before ...

Page 4: ...ront bezel grips snap into place 4 Replace the computer cover see Replacing the Computer Cover 5 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets and then turn them on WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www dell com regulatory_compli...

Page 5: ...Back to Contents Page ...

Page 6: ...ing that l The guide clamp is aligned with the guide notch l The tops of all cards and filler brackets are flush with the alignment bar l The notch in the top of the card or filler bracket fits around the alignment guide WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Complia...

Page 7: ...se it out of its connector 5 If you are removing the card permanently install a filler bracket in the empty card slot opening 6 Replace the card retention bracket see Replacing the Card Retention Bracket 7 Replace the computer cover see Replacing the Computer Cover 8 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets and then turn them on 9 Remove the card s driver from the operating system 1...

Page 8: ...nto the x16 card connector position the card so the securing slot is aligned with the securing tab 7 Place the card in the connector and press down firmly Ensure that the card is fully seated in the slot 8 Replace the card retention bracket see Replacing the Card Retention Bracket 9 Connect any cables that should be connected to the card See the documentation for the card for information about the...

Page 9: ...tup see Entering System Setup 2 Go to Onboard Audio Controller and then change the setting to Disabled 3 Connect the external audio devices to the sound card s connectors 1 Enter system setup see Entering System Setup 2 Go to Onboard Audio Controller and then change the setting to Enabled 3 Connect the external audio devices to the computer s back panel connectors Network Card 1 Enter system setup...

Page 10: ...atory Compliance Homepage at www dell com regulatory_compliance WARNING A new battery can explode if it is incorrectly installed Replace the battery only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions WARNING To guard against electrical shock always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing ...

Page 11: ...4 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets and then turn them on 5 Enter System Setup see Entering System Setup and restore the settings you recorded in step 1 Back to Contents Page ...

Page 12: ...s the computer cover down and slide it towards the front of the computer until you feel a click or feel the computer cover securely installed 6 Ensure that the cover is seated correctly WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www dell com regula...

Page 13: ...mputer cover to the chassis 8 Place the computer in an upright position Back to Contents Page 1 screws 2 2 computer cover 3 front of the computer 4 slot CAUTION Ensure that none of the system air vents are blocked Blocking them would cause serious thermal problems ...

Page 14: ...G To guard against electrical shock always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the cover WARNING Do not operate your equipment with any cover s including computer covers bezels filler brackets front panel inserts etc removed CAUTION Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not c...

Page 15: ... and place it under the tab on the processor cover 1 processor 2 socket CAUTION Ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface on the back of the computer CAUTION When replacing the processor do not touch any of the pins inside the socket or allow any objects to fall on the pins in the socket CAUTION You must position the processor correctly in the socket to avoid permanent damage to the p...

Page 16: ...g the Computer Cover 12 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets and turn them on Back to Contents Page 1 alignment post 2 processor cover 3 release lever 4 processor 5 processor cover notch CAUTION Ensure that you apply new thermal grease New thermal grease is critical for ensuring adequate thermal bonding which is a requirement for optimal processor operation CAUTION Ensure that t...

Page 17: ...ety information that shipped with your computer For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www dell com regulatory_compliance WARNING To guard against electrical shock always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the cover WARNING Do not operate your equipment with any cover s including computer covers bezels filler brackets...

Page 18: ... installing any software required for hard drive operation 10 Check the System Setup for hard drive configuration changes see Entering System Setup Media Card Reader Removing the Media Card Reader 1 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin 2 Remove the computer cover see Removing the Computer Cover 3 Remove the front bezel see Removing the Front Bezel 4 Disconnect the FlexBay USB cable from the F...

Page 19: ... computer cover see Replacing the Computer Cover 9 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets and then turn them on Optical Drive Removing the Optical Drive 1 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin 2 Remove the computer cover see Removing the Computer Cover 3 Remove the front bezel see Removing the Front Bezel 4 Disconnect the power cable and the data cable from the back of the opt...

Page 20: ... two screws that secure the optical drive to the drive panel 5 Connect the power cable and the data cable to the optical drive 6 If disconnected connect the data cable to the system board connector see System Board Components 7 Replace the front bezel see Replacing the Front Bezel 8 Replace the computer cover see Replacing the Computer Cover 9 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlet...

Page 21: ...our computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www dell com regulatory_compliance WARNING To guard against likelihood of electric shock laceration by moving fan blades or other unexpected injuries always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the cover WARNI...

Page 22: ...on the processor fan and heat sink assembly with the screw holes on the system board b Tighten the four captive screws that secure the processor fan and heat sink assembly to the system board 5 Connect the processor fan cable to the system board connector see System Board Components 6 Replace the computer cover see Replacing the Computer Cover 7 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outl...

Page 23: ...cing the Chassis Fan 1 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin 2 Slide the chassis fan in place towards the back of the computer 3 Replace the four screws that secure the chassis fan to the chassis 4 Connect the chassis fan cable to the system board connector see System Board Components 5 Replace the computer cover see Replacing the Computer Cover 6 Connect your computer and devices to electrica...

Page 24: ...itional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www dell com regulatory_compliance WARNING To guard against electrical shock always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the cover WARNING Do not operate your equipment with any cover s including computer covers bezels filler brackets front panel inserts etc removed CAUTION Only a certifi...

Page 25: ... clamp into the front I O panel clamp slot 4 Replace the screw that secures the front I O panel to the chassis 5 Replace the front bezel see Replacing the Front Bezel 6 Replace the computer cover see Replacing the Computer Cover 7 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets and turn them on Back to Contents Page ...

Page 26: ...g clip at each end of the memory module connector 3 Follow the memory installation guidelines see Recommended Memory Configuration 4 Align the notch on the bottom of the memory module with the tab in the memory module connector WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory ...

Page 27: ...ktop and click Properties 10 Click the General tab 11 To verify that the memory is installed correctly check the amount of memory RAM listed Recommended Memory Configuration While installing or replacing memory refer to the table below For the location of the memory module connectors see System Board Components Setting Up Dual Channel Memory Configuration 1 cutouts 2 2 tab 3 notch 4 memory module ...

Page 28: ...Back to Contents Page 1 Pair A matched pair of memory modules in connectors DIMM3 and DIMM4 2 Pair B matched pair of memory modules in connectors DIMM1 and DIMM2 ...

Page 29: ...ow the procedures in Before You Begin 2 Press down on the power supply retention snaps and slide the replacement power supply into the chassis WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage on www dell com at the following location www dell com regulatory...

Page 30: ... Cover 7 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets and turn them on Back to Contents Page NOTE Route the DC power cables under the chassis tabs The cables must be properly routed to prevent the cables from being damaged NOTE Double check all cable connections to make sure they are secure CAUTION To help avoid damaging your computer ensure that the voltage selector switch is set for t...

Page 31: ...ighlight an option Press Enter to make that selection active Help Field This field provides context sensitive help based on the options selected Key Functions This field appears below the Option Field and lists keys and their functions within the active system setup field System Setup Options CAUTION Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer Damage due to servicin...

Page 32: ...Features Onboard Audio Controller Enabled Disabled Enabled by default Onboard LAN Controller Enabled Disabled Enabled by default Onboard LAN Boot ROM Enabled Disabled Disabled by default Boot Device Configuration Boot Settings Configuration l Numlock Key On Off On by default l Keyboard Errors Report Do Not Report Report by default Hard Disk Boot Priority Used to set the device priority of hard dri...

Page 33: ... booting to a USB memory key highlight USB Flash Device and press Enter Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots 1 Enter system setup see Entering System Setup 2 Use the arrow keys to highlight the Boot Device Configuration menu option and press Enter to access the menu 3 Press the up and down arrow keys to move through the list of devices 4 Press plus or minus to change the boot priority of device...

Page 34: ...and devices to electrical outlets and turn them on Clearing CMOS Settings 1 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin 2 Remove the computer cover see Removing the Computer Cover 3 Reset the current CMOS settings a Locate the 3 pin CMOS reset jumper on the system board see System Board Components b Remove the jumper plug from the CMOS reset jumper pins 2 and 3 c Place the jumper plug on the CMOS re...

Page 35: ...ct Family list c Select the product brand in the Select Your Product Line list d Select the product model number in the Select Your Product Model list e Click Confirm 4 A list of results appear on the screen Click BIOS 5 Click Download Now to download the latest BIOS file The File Download window appears 6 Click Save to save the file on your desktop The file downloads to your desktop 7 Click Close...

Page 36: ...re the system board to the chassis 9 Lift the system board up and out of the chassis Replacing the System Board 1 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin 2 Gently align the system board into the chassis and slide it towards the back of the computer WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer For additional safety best practices informat...

Page 37: ...ace the memory modules see Replacing the Memory Module s 8 Replace any PCI and PCI Express cards on the system board see Replacing PCI and PCI Express Cards 9 Replace the computer cover see Replacing the Computer Cover 10 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets and turn them on 11 Flash the system BIOS as needed see Flashing the BIOS Back to Contents Page 1 back of the computer 2 p...

Page 38: ...puter For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www dell com regulatory_compliance 1 power supply 2 primary optical drive 3 secondary optical drive optional 4 front bezel 5 hard drive 6 Media Card Reader optional 7 system board 8 card retention bracket 1 12 V power connector PWR2 2 processor socket 3 processor fan connector CPU_FAN1 4 memory module ...

Page 39: ... SATA2 13 front panel connector FP1 14 SATA connector SATA3 15 FlexBay USB connector F_USB1 16 front panel USB connector F_USB2 17 SATA connector SATA4 18 front panel audio connector F_AUDIO1 19 PCI card slot PCI1 20 PCI Express x1 card slot PCI EX1_1 21 battery socket BAT1 22 PCI Express x1 card slot PCI EX1_2 23 PCI Express x16 card slot PCI EX16_1 24 chassis fan connector SYS_FAN1 ...

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