Dell Inspiron 1525 User Manual

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Using Support Tools
Dell Diagnostics
If you experience a problem with your
computer, perform the checks in “Lockups and
Software Problems” on page 30 and run the
Dell Diagnostics before you contact Dell for
technical assistance.
It is recommended that you print these
procedures before you begin.
NOTICE: Dell Diagnostics works only on
Dell computers.
NOTE: The
Drivers and Utilities media
is optional and may not ship with your
computer.
See the System Setup section in the Service
Manual to review your computer’s configuration
information, and ensure that the device that
you want to test displays in the system setup
program and is active.
Start the Dell Diagnostics from your hard drive
or from the
Drivers and Utilities media.
Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive
The Dell Diagnostics is located on a hidden
diagnostic utility partition on your hard drive.
NOTE: If your computer cannot display a
screen image, see “Contacting Dell” on
page 50.
Ensure that the computer is connected to an 1.
electrical outlet that is known to be working
properly.
Turn on (or restart) your computer.2.
When the DELL3.
™
logo appears, press <F12>
immediately. Select Diagnostics from the
boot menu and press <Enter>.
NOTE: 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.
NOTE: If you see a message stating that no
diagnostics utility partition has been found,
run the Dell Diagnostics from the
Drivers
and Utilities
media.

Dell Inspiron 1525 Specifications

General

Processor cache	0.512 MB
Processor family	Intel® Celeron® M
Processor frequency	1.73 GHz
Processor cache type	L2
Processor manufacturer	Intel
Processor front side bus	533 MHz
HDD speed	5400 RPM
HDD interface	SATA
Optical drive type	DVD±RW
Card reader integrated	Yes
Total storage capacity	160 GB
Display diagonal	15.4 \
Display resolution	1280 x 800 pixels
Native aspect ratio	16:10
Internal memory	2 GB
Memory clock speed	667 MHz
Internal memory type	DDR2-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)	2 x 1 GB
Type	PC
Modem speed	56.6 Kbit/s
Infrared data port	No
Wireless technology	802.11b/g
Bundled software	Microsoft Works 9.0 - Danish
Operating system installed	Windows Vista Home Premium
Number of battery cells	6
TV-out type	S-Video
Headphone outputs	2
Charging port type	DC-in jack
Serial ports quantity	0
USB 2.0 ports quantity	4
AC adapter power	65 W
Pointing device	Touchpad
Discrete graphics card model	Intel® GMA X3100

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	256 mm
Width	357 mm
Weight	2700 g
Height (rear)	37 mm
Height (front)	25 mm