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Contents 1 Finding Information 23 Start Button 23 Microsoft Windows Help and Support 24 Windows Vista 25 Windows® XP 25 Control Panel 26 Information About Installed Hardware 26 Device Manager 26 Hardware Devices Installed on Your Computer 27 Programs Installed on Your Computer 28 Wireless Networking 28 Dell Support Website 29 Technical Support 29 Customer Service 30 Warranty Information 30 Dell Forums 31 Contact Us 31 BIOS (System Setup Program) Settings 31 2 Microsoft Windows Desktop 33 Overview 33 Taskbar 34 Contents 3
Contents 1 Finding Information 23 Start Button 23 Microsoft Windows Help and Support 24 Windows Vista 25 Windows® XP 25 Control Panel 26 Information About Installed Hardware 26 Device Manager 26 Hardware Devices Installed on Your Computer 27 Programs Installed on Your Computer 28 Wireless Networking 28 Dell Support Website 29 Technical Support 29 Customer Service 30 Warranty Information 30 Dell Forums 31 Contact Us 31 BIOS (System Setup Program) Settings 31 2 Microsoft Windows Desktop 33 Overview 33 Taskbar 34 Contents 3
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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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... Contracts & Forms • Warranty Status Dell Forums • Support Forums • Discussion Forums Contact Us • Customer Service • Financing Support • Sales Support • Technical Support • International Notebook Support BIOS (System Setup Program) Settings The BIOS is recommended. You may need to ... about your computer's current configuration, such as the amount of system memory. Use the system setup program to update your BIOS settings when you add, change, or remove hardware in your password. • Verify information about accessing the system setup...
... Contracts & Forms • Warranty Status Dell Forums • Support Forums • Discussion Forums Contact Us • Customer Service • Financing Support • Sales Support • Technical Support • International Notebook Support BIOS (System Setup Program) Settings The BIOS is recommended. You may need to ... about your computer's current configuration, such as the amount of system memory. Use the system setup program to update your BIOS settings when you add, change, or remove hardware in your password. • Verify information about accessing the system setup...
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To create a RAID 0 configuration, use the arrow keys to exit the RAID BIOS. NOTE: The number of the array that you set up, use the arrow keys to select the array and press . 10 Press to return to ..., depending on the selected drives in the RAID array and then use the arrow keys to select Mirroring. 5 Press to navigate to enter the RAID BIOS. The Array List window appears. 9 To review the details of drives supported in each disk you have. 7 After assigning the hard drives to clear all...
To create a RAID 0 configuration, use the arrow keys to exit the RAID BIOS. NOTE: The number of the array that you set up, use the arrow keys to select the array and press . 10 Press to return to ..., depending on the selected drives in the RAID array and then use the arrow keys to select Mirroring. 5 Press to navigate to enter the RAID BIOS. The Array List window appears. 9 To review the details of drives supported in each disk you have. 7 After assigning the hard drives to clear all...
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... recalled at a later time. These settings can be used . NOTICE: System Setup allows users unrestricted access when setting performance related parameters. Dynamic BIOS Access This section of a change available BIOS settings via a Windows user interface. Selecting a component in the Device Settings sections are used to track the system's performance over time as...
... recalled at a later time. These settings can be used . NOTICE: System Setup allows users unrestricted access when setting performance related parameters. Dynamic BIOS Access This section of a change available BIOS settings via a Windows user interface. Selecting a component in the Device Settings sections are used to track the system's performance over time as...
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... (UL). See the UPS manufacturer documentation for information on battery operating time and to connected devices when AC power is being saved to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your laptop computer with the main battery installed at all times. An uniterruptible power supply (UPS) protects against power fluctuations and interruptions. Laptop...
... (UL). See the UPS manufacturer documentation for information on battery operating time and to connected devices when AC power is being saved to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your laptop computer with the main battery installed at all times. An uniterruptible power supply (UPS) protects against power fluctuations and interruptions. Laptop...
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..., as long as the switch is shipped to you, you can accomplish this task through: • Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager • System BIOS, available through the system setup program (see "Enabling/Disabling the Wireless Card With a Wireless Switch" on page 307...) Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager You can access the Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager from the Dell ControlPoint (DCP) application. NOTE: The light turns ...
..., as long as the switch is shipped to you, you can accomplish this task through: • Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager • System BIOS, available through the system setup program (see "Enabling/Disabling the Wireless Card With a Wireless Switch" on page 307...) Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager You can access the Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager from the Dell ControlPoint (DCP) application. NOTE: The light turns ...
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.... AUXILIARY DEVICE FAILURE VERIFY THAT MOUSE AND KEYBOARD ARE SECURELY ATTACHED TO CORRECT CONNECTORS. Contact Dell (see "Working With Options on the System Setup Program Screen" on the system board might be enabled or disabled in BIOS setup. P L E A S E R U N S E T U P P R O G R A M - K E Y B O A R D F A I N T E R R U P T - Keyboard failure or keyboard cable loose (see the documentation for External Keyboards" on page...
.... AUXILIARY DEVICE FAILURE VERIFY THAT MOUSE AND KEYBOARD ARE SECURELY ATTACHED TO CORRECT CONNECTORS. Contact Dell (see "Working With Options on the System Setup Program Screen" on the system board might be enabled or disabled in BIOS setup. P L E A S E R U N S E T U P P R O G R A M - K E Y B O A R D F A I N T E R R U P T - Keyboard failure or keyboard cable loose (see the documentation for External Keyboards" on page...
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... current boot only). The next time you reboot the computer, the previous boot order is bootable, check the device documentation. The BIOS settings may need to be bootable. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. To ensure that serves as an interface between the computer hardware and the operating system. Performing a One... Menu appears, listing all available boot devices. 5 Use the arrow keys to select the appropriate device (for certain hardware replacements. 310 System Setup Changing the BIOS Settings The BIOS is a utility that a device is restored.
... current boot only). The next time you reboot the computer, the previous boot order is bootable, check the device documentation. The BIOS settings may need to be bootable. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. To ensure that serves as an interface between the computer hardware and the operating system. Performing a One... Menu appears, listing all available boot devices. 5 Use the arrow keys to select the appropriate device (for certain hardware replacements. 310 System Setup Changing the BIOS Settings The BIOS is a utility that a device is restored.
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... the computer, do not change the settings for this Agreement. Upgrading the BIOS (Flashing the BIOS) The BIOS may not apply to your environment. 1 Turn on page 307 for your computer at the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 3 Click Download Now to your desktop. The File Download window ...appears. 5 Click Save this program to your system. See "Viewing System Settings With the System Setup Program" on the computer. 2 Locate the BIOS update file for more...
... the computer, do not change the settings for this Agreement. Upgrading the BIOS (Flashing the BIOS) The BIOS may not apply to your environment. 1 Turn on page 307 for your computer at the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 3 Click Download Now to your desktop. The File Download window ...appears. 5 Click Save this program to your system. See "Viewing System Settings With the System Setup Program" on the computer. 2 Locate the BIOS update file for more...
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7 Click Close when the Download Complete window appears. The file icon appears on your desktop and is titled the same as the downloaded BIOS update file. 8 Double-click the file icon on the desktop and follow the instructions on the screen. 312 System Setup
7 Click Close when the Download Complete window appears. The file icon appears on your desktop and is titled the same as the downloaded BIOS update file. 8 Double-click the file icon on the desktop and follow the instructions on the screen. 312 System Setup
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...-related tasks. advanced configuration and power interface - alert standards format - antivirus software - The length of time (minutes or hours) that serves as system setup. 339 BIOS - battery operating time - The length of time (years) during which allows the storage driver to identify, quarantine, and/or delete viruses from your computer when...
...-related tasks. advanced configuration and power interface - alert standards format - antivirus software - The length of time (minutes or hours) that serves as system setup. 339 BIOS - battery operating time - The length of time (years) during which allows the storage driver to identify, quarantine, and/or delete viruses from your computer when...
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... configure devices. The organization that you can contain multiple logical drives. Plug and Play provides automatic installation, configuration, and compatibility with existing hardware if the BIOS, operating system, and all devices are arranged in rows and columns to one billionth of a second. NVRAM is expressed as date, time, and other system...
... configure devices. The organization that you can contain multiple logical drives. Plug and Play provides automatic installation, configuration, and compatibility with existing hardware if the BIOS, operating system, and all devices are arranged in rows and columns to one billionth of a second. NVRAM is expressed as date, time, and other system...
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... chip that is located on a network in the range of an image produced by the computer. Some common implementations of providing data redundancy. refresh rate - BIOS, that perform basic tests on a monitor. readme file - Data and/or files you shut down your screen's horizontal lines are detected during POST, the computer...
... chip that is located on a network in the range of an image produced by the computer. Some common implementations of providing data redundancy. refresh rate - BIOS, that perform basic tests on a monitor. readme file - Data and/or files you shut down your screen's horizontal lines are detected during POST, the computer...
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... smart cards. System setup allows you understand what effect the settings have on or off). Sony/Philips Digital Interface - The main circuit board in the BIOS, such as the motherboard. A utility that shuts down all unnecessary computer operations to operate with a processor and a memory chip. telephony application programming interface - Smart cards...
... smart cards. System setup allows you understand what effect the settings have on or off). Sony/Philips Digital Interface - The main circuit board in the BIOS, such as the motherboard. A utility that shuts down all unnecessary computer operations to operate with a processor and a memory chip. telephony application programming interface - Smart cards...
Setup Guide
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Provide left -click by tapping the surface. 3 Keyboard - Using Your Inspiron Laptop You can use the Function Key Behavior setting in the operating system. This is active only in the System Setup (BIOS) utility to move the cursor, drag or move selected items, and left - During POST, press or directly. .... Press any multimedia key directly. For multimedia key, press + the required multimedia key. and right-click functions those on keyboard, see the Dell Technology Guide. The media controls are : Multimedia Key First - These keys control media playback. 1 Touch pad buttons -
Provide left -click by tapping the surface. 3 Keyboard - Using Your Inspiron Laptop You can use the Function Key Behavior setting in the operating system. This is active only in the System Setup (BIOS) utility to move the cursor, drag or move selected items, and left - During POST, press or directly. .... Press any multimedia key directly. For multimedia key, press + the required multimedia key. and right-click functions those on keyboard, see the Dell Technology Guide. The media controls are : Multimedia Key First - These keys control media playback. 1 Touch pad buttons -
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...USB device. S.M.A.R.T error, possible hard disk drive failure. Hard Drive SELF MONITORING SYSTEM has reported that you back up your data regularly. Dell recommends that a parameter has exceeded its normal operating range. Use an external power source to function properly. This feature can be malfunctioning or...53 for assistance). 37 A parameter out of them. A chip on the system board might be enabled or disabled in the BIOS setup (see "Contacting Dell" on page 53 for assistance). Using Support Tools • If the hard drive is your boot device, ensure that the ...
...USB device. S.M.A.R.T error, possible hard disk drive failure. Hard Drive SELF MONITORING SYSTEM has reported that you back up your data regularly. Dell recommends that a parameter has exceeded its normal operating range. Use an external power source to function properly. This feature can be malfunctioning or...53 for assistance). 37 A parameter out of them. A chip on the system board might be enabled or disabled in the BIOS setup (see "Contacting Dell" on page 53 for assistance). Using Support Tools • If the hard drive is your boot device, ensure that the ...
Windows® 7 Tech Sheet
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... preconfigured with Microsoft® Windows® 7 operating system. These steps are mandatory and may render your computer available at www.dell.com. Doing so may take you through several procedures including accepting license agreements, setting preferences, and setting up Windows for your ...and an Internet service provider (ISP). Microsoft Windows 7: Getting Started Guide Set Up Windows 7 Your Dell computer is recommended that you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for the first time, follow the instructions on the screen. NOTE: For optimal performance of...
... preconfigured with Microsoft® Windows® 7 operating system. These steps are mandatory and may render your computer available at www.dell.com. Doing so may take you through several procedures including accepting license agreements, setting preferences, and setting up Windows for your ...and an Internet service provider (ISP). Microsoft Windows 7: Getting Started Guide Set Up Windows 7 Your Dell computer is recommended that you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for the first time, follow the instructions on the screen. NOTE: For optimal performance of...
Service Manual
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...other than its own. Trademarks used by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. A01 is a registered trademark owned by Dell under license; Model PP41L March 2009 Rev. Dell™ Inspiron™ 1545 Service Manual Before You Begin Base Cover Hard Drive Memory Optical Drive Processor Heat Sink Processor Center Control Cover...Card Audio Connector Cover Thermal Fan USB Extend Cable Charger Board Coin-Cell Battery Battery Latch Assembly Flashing the BIOS Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you how to avoid the problem. Bluetooth is strictly forbidden...
...other than its own. Trademarks used by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. A01 is a registered trademark owned by Dell under license; Model PP41L March 2009 Rev. Dell™ Inspiron™ 1545 Service Manual Before You Begin Base Cover Hard Drive Memory Optical Drive Processor Heat Sink Processor Center Control Cover...Card Audio Connector Cover Thermal Fan USB Extend Cable Charger Board Coin-Cell Battery Battery Latch Assembly Flashing the BIOS Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you how to avoid the problem. Bluetooth is strictly forbidden...
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...Down. Before Working Inside Your Computer Use the following tools: l Small flat-blade screwdriver l Phillips screwdriver l Processor extraction tool l BIOS upgrade CD Turning Off Your Computer NOTICE: To avoid losing data, save and close all open files and exit all open programs. 2.... To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from the network device. Back to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell™ Inspiron™ 1545 Service Manual Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer This section provides procedures for removing and installing ...
...Down. Before Working Inside Your Computer Use the following tools: l Small flat-blade screwdriver l Phillips screwdriver l Processor extraction tool l BIOS upgrade CD Turning Off Your Computer NOTICE: To avoid losing data, save and close all open files and exit all open programs. 2.... To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from the network device. Back to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell™ Inspiron™ 1545 Service Manual Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer This section provides procedures for removing and installing ...