Dell 430 Laptop User Manual
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1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer Remove the Cover Remove the Front Panel Disconnect the data cable from the back of the optical drive Pe Pe 5 Disconnect the power cable from the back of the optical drive 7 Slide the optical drive out from the front of the computer Replacing the Optical Drive To replace the optical drive perform the above steps in reverse order Back to Contents Page Power Button Assembly Dell Vostro 430 Service Manual 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_ compliance Removing the Power Button Assembly Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer Remove the Cover Remove the Front Panel Disconnect the power button cable from the system board a al a 5 H Hard drive gt activity light i De M A Power Button HHHK 6 Pull the hard drive activity light and power button assembly away from the computer Replacing the Power Button Assembly To replace the power button assembly perform the above steps in reverse order Back to Contents Page Back to Contents Page Power Supply Dell Vostro 430 Service Manual A WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your comp2. Pi TOP ELA EEL a re leauge sess se ee e a pa Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer Remove the Cover Locate the 3 pin password connector PSWD on the system board Remove the 2 pin jumper plug from pins 2 and 3 and place it on pins 1 and 2 Wait for approximately five seconds to clear the password Remove the 2 pin jumper plug from pins 1 and 2 and replace it on pins 2 and 3 to enable the password feature Replace the Cover a O E la Clearing CMOS Settings Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer Remove the Cover Locate the 3 pin CMOS jumper CLEAR CMOS on the system board Remove the jumper plug from the CMOS jumper CLEAR CMOS pins 2 and 3 Place the jumper plug on the CMOS jumper CLEAR CMOS pins 1 and 2 and wait approximately five seconds Remove the jumper plug and replace it on the CMOS jumper CLEAR CMOS pins 2 and 3 Replace the Cover Sor ee Back to Contents Page Back to Contents Page Technical Specifications Processor Drives Memory External Connectors Video Systemboard Connectors Audio Controls and Lights Network Power System Information Physical Expansion Bus Environmental Cards K 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 P
3. displays the SATA hard drive or CD DVD activity blue light blinking blue light indicates that the computer is reading data from or writing data to the drive s off system is off or is not detecting a physical connection to the network green A 10 or 100 mb s connection exists between the network and the computer orange A 1000 mb s connection exists between the network and the computer yellow light A blinking yellow light indicates that network activity is present green A green light indicates that the 5 V standby power is OK Power DC power supply Wattage Maximum heat dissipation MHD Voltage Coin cell battery 350 W non EPA 1837 BTU hr 100 127 V 200 240 V 50 60 Hz 10 5 A 3 V CR2032 lithium coin cell NOTE Heat dissipation is calculated by using the power supply wattage rating NOTE See the safety information that shipped with your computer for important voltage setting information Physical Height Width Depth Weight 370 40 mm 14 58 inches 170 00 mm 6 69 inches 442 75 mm 17 43 inches 8 1 kg 10 65 kg 17 86 Ib 23 48 Ib Environmental Temperature Operating Storage Relative humidity noncondensing Maximum vibration Operating Storage Maximum shock Operating Storage Altitude 10 C to 35 C 50 F to 95 F 40 C to 65 C 40 F to 149 F operating 20 to 80 maximum wet bulb temperature 29 C storage 5
4. Enabled Resume LAN Allows the computer to power up when a Network Interface Controller NIC or Remote Wakeup capable modem receives a wake up Signal Default Enabled Resume PS2 Allows the computer to wake up from an activity on a PS2 device Default Enabled Resume RTC Sets the auto power on states to Default Disabled Auto Power On Date Sets the start up date Auto Power On Time Sets the start up time Boot Menu The boot menu allows you to set a one time boot sequence without entering the system setup You can also use this procedure to run the diagnostics on your computer To enter system setup using the Boot Menu 1 Turn on or restart your computer 2 When the Dell logo appears press lt F12 gt immediately 3 Highlight the option to enter the System Setup and then press lt Enter gt K NOTE Making changes in the boot menu does not make any changes to the boot order stored in the System Setup program Back to Contents Page Back to Contents Page Diagnostics Dell Vostro 430 Service Manual Dell Diagnostics Power Button Light Codes Beep Codes Dell Diagnostics When to Use the Dell Diagnostics It is recommended that you print these procedures before you begin K NOTE The Dell Diagnostics software works only on Dell computers K NOTE The Drivers and Utilities media is optional and may not ship with your computer Enter System Setup
5. back panel Video two connectors for microphone and headphone one RJ45 connector one 9 pin connector 16550C compatible four 15 pin VGA connector 28 pin DVI I connector 19 pin HDMI connector 4 pin S Video connector three connectors for line in line out and microphone NOTE Available video connectors may vary based on the graphics card selected Systemboard Connectors PCI 2 3 connectors data width maximum PCI Express x1 connectors data width maximum PCI Express x16 connectors data width maximum Serial ATA Memory Internal USB device Processor fan System fan Front panel control Front panel audio SPDIF audio Processor Power 12V Power two 120 pin connectors 32 bits one 36 pin connector one PCI Express lane ee ee one 9 pin connector Controls and Lights Front of the computer Power button Power light Drive access light Back of the computer Link integrity light on integrated network adapter Network activity light on integrated network adapter Power supply diagnostic light push button off system is either turned off or is not receiving power blue system is fully functional and in the On state Blinking blue indicates sleep state of the computer amber solid amber light when the computer does not start indicates a problem with the system board or power supply Blinking amber light indicates a problem with one of the devices in the system
6. to 95 maximum wet bulb temperature 38 C 40 G 5 with pulse duration of 2 msec 10 equivalent to 20 in sec 51 cm sec 5 Hz 350 Hz at 0 0002 G2 Hz 5 Hz 500 Hz at 0 001 to 0 01 G2 Hz 105 G 5 with pulse duration of 2 msec 10 equivalent to 50 in sec 127 cm sec Operating 15 2 m to 3048 m 50 ft to 10 000 ft 15 2 m to 10 668 m 50 ft to 35 000 ft Airborne contaminant level G2 or lower as defined by ISA S71 04 1985 Back to Contents Page Back to Contents Page Chassis Fan Dell Vostro 430 Service Manual 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_ compliance Removing the Chassis Fan Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer Remove the Cover Disconnect the fan cable from the system board we g TTT 4 While holding the chassis fan in place remove the two screws that secure the fan to the chassis Replacing the Chassis Fan To replace the chassis fan perform the above step in reverse order Back to Contents Page Coin Cell Battery Dell Vostro 430 Service Manual WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Com
7. Dell Vostro 430 Service Manual Working on Your Computer Removing and Replacing Parts System Board Layout System Setu Passwords Diagnostics Notes Cautions and Warnings K NOTE A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer A CAUTI ON A CAUTI ON indicates potential damage to hardware or loss of data if instructions are not followed A WARNING A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage personal injury or death If you purchased a Dell n Series computer any references in this document to Microsoft Windows operating systems are not applicable Information in this document is subject to change without notice 2010 Dell Inc All rights reserved Reproduction of this material in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc is strictly forbidden Trademarks used in this text Dell the DELL logo and Vostro are trademarks of Dell Inc ATI Radeon is a trademark of Advanced Micro Devices Inc Intel and Core are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation Blu ray Disc is a trademark of the Blu ray Disc Association Microsoft Windows Windows Vista and the Windows Vista start button are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United 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
8. Intel Hyper threading Intel SpeedStep Execute Disable Bit Intel Turbo Mode Intel C State tech The default setting is Enabled Quick Boot Enables or disables the normal POST messages Default Enabled Boot Up Num Lock When Enabled the lt Num Lock gt key automatically turns on when the computer boots Default Enabled Hard Disk Protection Enables or disables hard drive protection Default Enabled Boot Device Configuration Hard Disk Boot Priority Sets the hard drive boot priority The items displayed are dynamically updated according to the hard drives detected CD DVD Drives Sets the boot priority among the attached removable devices lst Boot Device through Sets the boot device sequence Only the bootable devices that are connected to 3rd Boot Device the computer are listed as options Boot Menu Security Password protects the Boot Menu if a supervisor password is set Default Enabled Advanced Chipset Features Initiate Graphics Sets the primary video controller when there are more than one video Adapter controllers in the computer Default PCIE PCI PCI PCIE PCIE PCI Integrated Peripherals USB Controller Enables or disables the internal USB controller No Boot enables the controller but disables the ability to boot from a USB device Default Enabled USB Storage Enables or disables support for USB mass storage devices Function Defa
9. ard drive coa LE oo 9860606 5 f m m Y Y Bi a amp A i 3 T E Y D i D i 5 Using a Phillips head screwdriver remove the four screws that secure the hard drive to the drive cage 6 Slide the hard drive towards the back of the computer to remove the hard drive from the hard drive bay Replacing the Hard Drive To replace the hard drive perform the above steps in reverse order Back to Contents Page Back to Contents Page Processor Heat Sink and Fan Assembly Dell Vostro 430 Service Manual 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_ compliance Removing the Processor Heat Sink and Fan Assembly 1 Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer 2 Remove the Cover 3 Disconnect the processor heat sink and fan assembly cable from the system board KHK i Edy a gt Oy Ay D 4 Using a Phillips head screwdriver loosen the four captive screws that secure the processor heat sink and fan assembly to the system board Replacing the Processor Heat Sink and Fan Assembly To replace the processor heat sink and fan assembly perform the above steps in reverse order Back to Contents Page Back to Contents Page Memory Dell Vostro 430 S
10. compliance Your computer provides the following password features in System Setup to help secure your computer Supervisor Password User Password Supervisor Password The supervisor password is a systems level password that controls access to the system setup program NOTE If you assign and forget the supervisor password the password can only be removed using the PSWD jumper on the system board For more information see Clearing Forgotten Passwords Assigning a Supervisor Password Enter System Setup Select Set Supervisor Password and press lt Enter gt Enter a password and press lt Enter gt To confirm the password enter the password again and press lt Enter gt eet al User Password The user password is for users who only need to boot to an operating system on the computer After you assign a user password the computer prompts you for the user password during the boot process If security is a concern you should operate your computer with user password protection Assigning a User Password K NOTE The user password is visible or accessible in System Setup only if a supervisor password has been set Enter System Setup Assign a Supervisor Password Select Set User Password and press lt Enter gt Enter a password at the prompt and press lt Enter gt To confirm the password enter the password again and press lt Enter gt aa ae Clearing Forgotten Passwords E z x z H z z T
11. e operating system shutdown process is complete 2 Ensure that the computer and all attached devices are turned off If your computer and attached devices did not automatically turn off when you shut down your operating system press and hold the power button for about 6 seconds to turn them off After Working Inside Your Computer After you complete any replacement procedure ensure you connect any external devices cards and cables before turning on your computer 1 Replace the cover see Removing and Replacing the Cover A CAUTI ON To connect a network cable first plug the cable into the network device and then plug it into the computer Connect any telephone or network cables to your computer Connect your computer and all attached devices to their electrical outlets Turn on your computer Verify that the computer works correctly by running the Dell Diagnostics See Dell Diagnostics grew Back to Contents Page
12. er For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www dell com regulatory_compliance CAUTI ON Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty CAUTI ON To avoid electrostatic discharge ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface such as a connector on the back of the computer CAUTI ON Handle components and cards with care Do not touch the components or contacts on a card Hold a card by its edges or by its metal mounting bracket Hold a component such as a processor by its edges not by its pins CAUTI ON When you disconnect a cable pull on its connector or on its pull tab not on the cable itself Some cables 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 NOTE The color of your computer and certain components may appear differently than shown in this document To avoid damaging your computer perform the following steps before you begin working inside the computer 1 2 A D e Ensure that your work surface is flat and clean to p
13. ervice Manual 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_ compliance Removing Memory 1 Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer 2 Remove the Cover 3 Press the securing clips at each end of the memory module connector 4 Grasp the module and pull it upwards g Replacing Memory A CAUTI ON To avoid electrostatic discharge and damage to internal components ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer chassis before you install the memory module Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer Remove the Cover Press out the securing clip on each end of the memory module connector Align the notch at the bottom of the module with the crossbar in the connector Insert the module in the connector until the module snaps into place Replace the Cover O ks oa al a Back to Contents Page Back to Contents Page Optical Drive Dell Vostro 430 Service Manual 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_ compliance Removing the Optical Drive
14. gulatory Compliance Homepage at www dell com regulatory_ compliance Removing the System Board nn xr ET Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer Remove the Cover Remove the Memory Remove the Processor Heat Sink and Fan Assembly Remove the Processor Remove the Expansion Cards Disconnect the cables from all the internal devices including the system board hard drive s optical drive s and expansion cards Using a Phillips head screwdriver remove the nine screws that secure the system board to the computer chassis o SLOT DRO al J 4 1 U i J 9 Slide the system board towards the front of the computer DAMNO R ha WARNI NG When replacing the system board slide the system board below the metal tabs Pressing down on the system board when placed above the metal tabs can damage the system board 11 Place the system board into antistatic packaging Replacing the System Board To replace the system board perform the above steps in reverse order Back to Contents Page Back to Contents Page Cover Dell Vostro 430 Service Manual A 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_ compliance Removing the Cover 1 Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Compu
15. hen the boot device list appears highlight Onboard or USB CD ROM Drive and press lt Enter gt 4 Select the Boot from CD ROM option from the menu that appears and press lt Enter gt 5 Type 1 to start the menu and press lt Enter gt to proceed 6 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the numbered list If multiple versions are listed select the version appropriate for your computer 7 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears select the test you want to run Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 1 After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears click the button for the option you want Express Test Performs a quick test of devices This test typically takes 10 to 20 minutes and requires no interaction on your part Run Express Test first to increase the possibility of tracing the problem quickly Extended Performs a thorough check of devices This test typically takes 1 hour or more and requires you to answer questions periodically Test Custom Test Tests a specific device You can customize the tests you want to run Symptom Lists the most common symptoms encountered and allows you to select a test based on the symptom of the problem you are having Tree 2 If a problem is encountered during a test a message appears with an error code and a description of the problem Write down the error code and problem description and follow the instructions on the screen 3 If you run a test from the Custom Test
16. ll com regulatory_ compliance Removing the Front I O Panel Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer Remove the Cover Remove the Front Panel Disconnect the three front I O cables from the system board Pete 5 Remove the cables from the guides along the inside of the chassis 6 Using a Phillips head screwdriver remove the screw that secures the front I O panel to the chassis soeesece A fs D ch e soe FERREE gt t TETI j A CAUTI ON Remove the cables carefully from the cable guides and cable routing clip s to prevent damaging the cables and cable routing clip s 7 Move the front I O panel away from the computer as you guide the cables through the cable guides on the chassis Replacing the Front I O Panel To replace the front I O panel perform the above steps in reverse order Back to Contents Page Back to Contents Page Hard Drive Dell Vostro 430 Service Manual 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_ compliance Removing the Hard Drive 1 Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer 2 Remove the Cover 3 Disconnect the data cable from the back of the hard drive Lip e00eee sip ooo uss Hia 4 Disconnect the power cable from the back of the h
17. nd out of its retention hook BWN 5 Lift the release lever and open the processor cover l F TT nl La 3 Jz Sy ORLA R 5 2 Tih gt DDoS mA DDS x a E 6 Remove the processor from the socket 99 a ee hr D r Leave the release lever extended in the release position so that the socket is ready for the processor to be replaced Replacing the Processor CAUTI ON To avoid electrostatic discharge and damage to internal components ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer chassis before you install the processor 1 Align the pin 1 corner of the processor and socket eemwreeeeagegee a Set the processor lightly in the socket and ensure that the processor is aligned in the socket When the processor is positioned correctly apply minimal pressure to seat it When the processor is fully seated in the socket close the processor cover Pivot the socket release lever back toward the socket and snap it into place to secure the processor Replace the processor Heat Sink and Fan Assembly Replace the Cover ove Back to Contents Page Back to Contents Page System Board Dell Vostro 430 Service Manual WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer For additional safety best practices information see the Re
18. nnector from front I O panel EJ USB1 connector from front I O panel USB3 system board connector 6 Clear CMOS jumper Ea PCI connector PCI2 10 CMOS battery 12 PCI Express x16 connector PCIE_x16 14 network connector and USB connectors 2 16 serial connector Fal power connector PWR2 20 processor socket 22 memory slot DIMM1 23 memory slot DI MM2 24 memory slot DIMM3 26 main power connector PWR1 25 memory slot DIMM4 serial ATA hard drive connector 27 NVRAM slot SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 and SATA4 Back to Contents Page Back to Contents Page Working on Your Computer Dell Vostro 430 Service Manual Before Working Inside Your Computer Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer After Working Inside Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer Use the following safety guidelines to help protect your computer from potential damage and to help to ensure your personal safety Unless otherwise noted each procedure included in this document assumes that the following conditions exist gt b DBP PB PB T You have performed the steps in Working on Your Computer You have read the safety information that shipped with your computer A component can be replaced or if purchased separately installed by performing the removal procedure in reverse order WARNI NG Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your comput
19. or Symptom Tree option click the applicable tab described in the following table for more information Results Displays the results of the test and any error conditions encountered Errors Displays error conditions encountered error codes and the problem description Describes the test and may indicate requirements for running the test Configuration Displays your hardware configuration for the selected device The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for all devices from system setup memory and various internal tests and it displays the information in the device list in the left pane of the screen The device list may not display the names of all the components installed on your computer or all devices attached to your computer Parameters Allows you to customize the test by changing the test settings 4 When the tests are completed if you are running the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc remove the disc 5 Close the test screen to return to the Main Menu screen To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer close the Main Menu screen Power Button Light Codes The diagnostic lights give much more information about the system state but legacy power light states are also supported in your computer The power light states are shown in following table Power Light State O Power is off light is blank e Amber nitial state of light at power up Description Indicates s
20. our computer and try again System Setup Options K NOTE Depending on your computer and installed devices the items listed in this section may not be present or may not appear exactly as listed System Information System I Displays the computer model name BIOS Info Display the BIOS revision Service Tag Displays the computer service tag Asset Tag Displays the asset tag Processor Type Displays the type of processor Processor Speed Displays the speed of the processor Processor L2 cache Displays the processor L2 cache size nory Installed Displays the total memory size nory Available Displays the memory available in the system nory Speed Displays the memory speed nory Channel Mode Displays the memory channel modes o Single o Dual Memory Technology Displays the type of memory used in the computer Standard CMOS Features System Time Sets the time on your computer System Date Sets the date on your computer SATA 0 SATA 3 Displays the auto detection status of SATA devices SATA Mode Determines the integrated SATA controller s operating mode Default AHCI AHCI ATA RAID Halt On Selects the power on self test POST errors at which the Default All But Keyboard computer must stop All Errors All But Keyboard Advanced BIOS Configuration Information Enables or disables the following features Intel Virtualization Technology VT
21. pliance Homepage at www dell com regulatory_ compliance Removing the Coin Cell Battery 1 Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer 2 Remove the Cover 3 Gently press the release latch away from the battery 7 amp Ja a x E i lt gt A AA 4 Lift the coin cell battery out of the computer Replacing the Coin Cell Battery To replace the coin cell battery perform the above steps in reverse order 3 Back to Contents Pa Back to Contents Page Front Panel Dell Vostro 430 Service Manual 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_ compliance Removing the Front Panel 1 Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer 2 Remove the Cover 3 Gently lift the clips that secure the front panel to the chassis 4 Rotate the front panel away from the computer Replacing the Front Panel To replace the front panel perform the above steps in reverse order Back to Contents Page Back to Contents Page Front 1 O Panel Dell Vostro 430 Service Manual A 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 de
22. products Dell Inc disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own July 2010 Rev AO1 Back to Contents Page System Setup Dell Vostro 430 Service Manual Overview Entering System Setup System Setup Options Boot Menu Overview Use System Setup as follows To change the system configuration information after you add change or remove any hardware in your computer To set or change a user selectable option such as the user password To read the current amount of memory or set the type of hard drive installed Before you use System Setup it is recommended that you write down the System Setup screen information for future reference CAUTION Unless you are an expert computer user do not change the settings for this program Certain changes can make your computer work incorrectly Entering System Setup 1 Turn on or restart your computer 2 When the blue DELL logo is displayed you must watch for the F2 prompt to appear 3 Once this F2 prompt appears press lt F2 gt immediately NOTE The F2 prompt indicates that the keyboard has initialized This prompt can appear very quickly so you must watch for it to display and then press lt F2 gt If you press lt F2 gt before you are prompted this keystroke will be lost 4 If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears continue to wait until you see the Microsoft Windows desktop Then shut down y
23. revent the computer cover from being scratched Turn off your computer see Turning Off Your Computer CAUTI ON To disconnect a network cable first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug the cable from the network device Disconnect all network cables from the computer Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets Press and hold the power button while the system is unplugged to ground the system board Remove the computer cover see Removing and Replacing the Cover CAUTI ON Before touching anything inside your computer ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface such as the metal at the back of the computer While you work periodically touch an unpainted metal surface to dissipate static electricity which could harm internal components Recommended Tools The procedures in this document may require the following tools Small flat blade screwdriver Phillips screwdriver Small plastic scribe Flash BIOS update program media Turning Off Your Computer A CAUTI ON To avoid losing data save and close all open files and exit all open programs before you turn off your computer 1 Shut down the operating system In Windows Vista Click Start then click the arrow in the lower right corner of the Start menu as shown below and then click Shut Down Sr 0 In Windows XP Click Start gt Turn Off Computer gt Turn Off The computer turns off after th
24. rocessor Intel Core i3 i5 i7 series Memory Maximum memory Video Discrete PCI Express x16 graphics card ATI Radeon HD 4350 512 MB DDR2 NVIDIA GT310 512 MB DDR2 NVIDIA GT 220 1024 MB DDR3 NVIDIA GTS 240 1024MB DDR3 Integrated integrated on Intel Core i3 i5 series processors Intel H57 Express Chipset only NOTE Intel Core i5 750 750S Intel Core i7 860 860S 870 880 920 940 950 965 975 processor types do NOT support integrated video Memory 512 MB 1024 MB Integrated 5 1 channel High Definition audio Discrete Creative PCI Express Sound Blaster X Fi Xtreme Network Integrated Broadcom integrated network interface card capable of 10 100 1000 mb s communication System Information Expansion Bus Bus type PCI 2 3 PCI Express 2 0 SATA 1 0A and 2 0 Bus speed USB 2 0 PCI 133 MB s PCI Express xl slot bidirectional speed 500 MB s x16 slot bidirectional speed 8 GB s SATA 1 5 Gb s and 3 0 Gb s USB 480 Mb s PCI Express x1 PCI Express x16 Drives Externally accessible 5 25 inch drive bays 3 5 inch drive bay Internally accessible 3 5 inch drive bays two full height cards one full height card one full height card two bays for SATA DVD ROM DVD RW CDRW Blu Ray Disc drive 19 in 1 Media Card reader two bays for hard drives External Connectors Audio back panel front panel Network adapter Serial USB front panel
25. see Entering System Setup review your computer s configuration information and ensure that the device you want to test displays in System Setup and is active Start the Dell Diagnostics from either your hard drive or from the Drivers and Utilities media Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive 1 Turn on or restart your computer 2 When the DELL logo appears press lt F12 gt immediately K NOTE If you see a message stating that no diagnostics utility partition has been found run the Dell Diagnostics from your Drivers and Utilities media If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears continue to wait until you see the Microsoft Windows desktop Then shut down your computer and try again 3 When the boot device list appears highlight Boot to Utility Partition and press lt Enter gt 4 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears select the test that you want to run Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities media 2 Shut down and restart the computer When the DELL logo appears press lt F12 gt immediately If you wait too long and the Windows logo appears continue to wait until you see the Windows desktop Then shut down your computer and try again K NOTE The next steps change the boot sequence for one time only On the next startup the computer boots according to the devices specified in the system setup program 3 W
26. stall an additional module Continue until you No memory modules are have identified a faulty module or reinstalled all modules without error detected If available install good memory of the same type into your computer If the problem persists contact Dell Possible system board failure Contact Dell 1 Ensure that no special memory module memory connector placement requirements exist l 2 Verify that the memory modules that you are installing are compatible with your computer RAM Read Write failure 3 Ifthe problem persists contact Dell Real time clock failure Possible 1 Replace the battery battery failure or system board 2 Ifthe problem persists contact Dell failure Video BIOS Test Failure Contact Dell CPU cache test failure Contact Dell Back to Contents Page Back to Contents Page Removing and Replacing Parts Dell Vostro 430 Service Manual Cover Front Panel Power Button Assembly Front I O Panel Expansion Cards Memory Hard Drive Optical Drive Chassis Fan Processor Heat Sink and Fan Assembly Processor Power Supply Coin Cell Battery System Board Back to Contents Page Back to Contents Page Passwords Dell Vostro 430 Service Manual 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_
27. ter 2 Remove the two thumbscrews that secure the cover to the computer 3 Slide the cover towards the back of the computer 4 Lift the cover away from the computer Replacing the Cover To replace the computer cover perform the above steps in reverse order Back to Contents Page Back to Contents Page Expansion Cards Dell Vostro 430 Service Manual 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_ compliance Removing an Expansion Card Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer Remove the Cover Disconnect any cables that may be connected to the card Using a Phillips head screwdriver remove the screw and metal tab that secure the expansion card to the chassis nae a hak 5 To remove a PCI Express x16 video card press the securing tab on the system board connector as you grasp the card by its top corners and then ease the card out of the connector Replacing an Expansion Card To replace an expansion card perform the above steps in reverse order Back to Contents Page Back to Contents Page System Board Layout Dell Vostro 430 Service Manual on al j AN Op f ypa t 7 J 25 242322 21 20 19 18 front I O panel connector 2 SPDIF out connector USB2 co
28. ult Enabled Onboard Audio Enables or disables the onboard audio controller Controller Default Enabled Onboard LAN Enables or disables the integrated network controller Controller Default Enabled Onboard LAN Boot Enables or disables the boot ROM of the onboard network controller ROM Default Disabled Onboard Serial Port Determines how the serial port operates Default Auto Off disables the port Auto the default setting automatically configures a connector to a particular designation COM1 or COM3 Power Management ACPI Suspend Type Sets the computer s suspend mode The options are S1 a suspend state in which the computer is running in a low power mode and S3 a suspend state in which the power is reduced or turned off for many components however system memory remains active Default S3 AC Recovery Determines how the system responds when AC power is re applied after a power loss Off commands the system to stay off when the power is re applied You must press the front panel power button before the system turns on On commands the system to turn Def on when the power is re applied Last commands the system to return to the last power state the system was in just before it was a turned off Low Power Mode When Low Power Mode is Enabled remote wakeup events will no longer power up the computer from Hibernate or Off via the onboard network controller Default
29. uter For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www dell com regulatory_ compliance Removing the Power Supply 1 Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer 2 Remove the Cover 3 Disconnect power cables from all the internal devices including the system board hard drives and optical drives eee on Mu g gt a Da Pee i Fi 4 Remove the cables from the routing clips if any on the chassis EEN 5 Remove the four screws that secure the power supply to the back of the chassis 6 Push the release tab beside the power supply and slide the power supply towards the front of the computer se 06 5 TTT bees T MMY n e O Tun r2 5 gt gt Pin pP j E jim is v Replacing the Power Supply To replace the power supply perform the above steps in reverse order Back to Contents Page Back to Contents Page Processor Dell Vostro 430 Service Manual A 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_ compliance Removing the Processor Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer Remove the Cover Remove the Processor Heat Sink and Fan Assembly Push the release lever down a
30. ystem has power but the POWER_GOOD signal is not yet active If the Hard Drive light is off it is probable that the power supply needs to be replaced If the Hard Drive light on it is probable that an onboard regulator or VRM has failed Look at the diagnostic lights for further information Second state of the light at power up Indicates the POWER_GOOD signal is active and it is probable that the power supply is fine Look at the diagnostic lights for further information Blinking Green System is in a low power state either S1 or S3 Look at the diagnostic lights to determine which state the system is in Solid Green MES A System is in SO state the normal power state of a functioning machine The BIOS will turn the light to this state to indicate it has started fetching opcodes Beep Codes If the monitor cannot display error messages during the POST the computer may emit a series of beeps that identifies the problem or that can help you identify a faulty component or assembly The following table lists the beep codes that may be generated during the POST Most beep codes indicate a fatal error that prevents the computer from completing the boot routine until the indicated condition is corrected BIOS checksum failure Possible system board failure Contact Dell 1 If you have two or more memory modules installed remove the modules reinstall one module and then restart the computer If the computer starts normally rein
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