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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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... • Troubleshooting Search • Windows Vista Center • Windows XP Support Center • Wireless Center Customer Service • Dell Financial Services • FAQs • Invoices • Missing, Wrong & Damaged • Order Status • Ownership Transfer •...8226; Packing Slips • Pickup/Redelivery • Dell Dollars/Rebate Center • Report a Stolen System • Returns • Update Billing Address Warranty Information • Expired Warranty Service • Extend & Upgrade Warranty • Ownership Transfer • International Ownership...
... • Troubleshooting Search • Windows Vista Center • Windows XP Support Center • Wireless Center Customer Service • Dell Financial Services • FAQs • Invoices • Missing, Wrong & Damaged • Order Status • Ownership Transfer •...8226; Packing Slips • Pickup/Redelivery • Dell Dollars/Rebate Center • Report a Stolen System • Returns • Update Billing Address Warranty Information • Expired Warranty Service • Extend & Upgrade Warranty • Ownership Transfer • International Ownership...
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....exe file. 3 When the InstallShield Wizard Complete window appears, remove the Drivers and Utilities media and click Finish to restart the computer. 4 When you : • Upgrade your operating system • Reinstall your operating system • Connect or install a new printer To install a printer driver: 1 Insert your Drivers and Utilities media. If...
....exe file. 3 When the InstallShield Wizard Complete window appears, remove the Drivers and Utilities media and click Finish to restart the computer. 4 When you : • Upgrade your operating system • Reinstall your operating system • Connect or install a new printer To install a printer driver: 1 Insert your Drivers and Utilities media. If...
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You may need to install drivers if you may need to the device name, you : • Upgrade your operating system. • Reinstall your computer to perform the tasks mentioned in this section. If an exclamation point is next to reinstall or update ...
You may need to install drivers if you may need to the device name, you : • Upgrade your operating system. • Reinstall your computer to perform the tasks mentioned in this section. If an exclamation point is next to reinstall or update ...
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... it. 6 Click Next→ Finish. Back up any other installed hard drives. The MediaShield RAID management utility window appears and displays the status of the upgrade/migration process along with any data you want to keep before continuing. 8 Under Free Disk Selection, click the check box next to the hard drive...
... it. 6 Click Next→ Finish. Back up any other installed hard drives. The MediaShield RAID management utility window appears and displays the status of the upgrade/migration process along with any data you want to keep before continuing. 8 Under Free Disk Selection, click the check box next to the hard drive...
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Upgrading the BIOS (Flashing the BIOS) The BIOS may not apply to your environment. 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Locate the BIOS update file for your computer at the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 3 Click Download Now to download the file. 4 If the Export Compliance Disclaimer window appears, click Yes, I Accept this program...
Upgrading the BIOS (Flashing the BIOS) The BIOS may not apply to your environment. 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Locate the BIOS update file for your computer at the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 3 Click Download Now to download the file. 4 If the Export Compliance Disclaimer window appears, click Yes, I Accept this program...
Setup Guide
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...Network/Internet, Backup/ Recovery, and Windows Vista) • Alerts (technical support alerts relevant to run the application. INSPIRON Using Support Tools Dell Support Center The Dell Support Center helps you find service, support, and system-specific information you need. Click the icon in the taskbar ... model number along with PC CheckUp) • About Your System (System Documentation, Warranty Information, System Information, Upgrades & Accessories) The top of the Dell Support Center home page displays your hard drive or on Call, and Online Scan with its service tag and express...
...Network/Internet, Backup/ Recovery, and Windows Vista) • Alerts (technical support alerts relevant to run the application. INSPIRON Using Support Tools Dell Support Center The Dell Support Center helps you find service, support, and system-specific information you need. Click the icon in the taskbar ... model number along with PC CheckUp) • About Your System (System Documentation, Warranty Information, System Information, Upgrades & Accessories) The top of the Dell Support Center home page displays your hard drive or on Call, and Online Scan with its service tag and express...
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...the Operating System media. NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can be found on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Check your warranty and return policies before working inside your computer with new or...a new hard drive. upgrade your computer. 54 run a diagnostic program for your computer, reinstall Notebook System Software (NSS), or update drivers for your operating system. the Drivers and Utilities media. reinstall or replace a worn or defective part. INSPIRON Finding More Information and ...
...the Operating System media. NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can be found on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Check your warranty and return policies before working inside your computer with new or...a new hard drive. upgrade your computer. 54 run a diagnostic program for your computer, reinstall Notebook System Software (NSS), or update drivers for your operating system. the Drivers and Utilities media. reinstall or replace a worn or defective part. INSPIRON Finding More Information and ...
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... per core depending on model 667/800/1066 MHz 56 NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating drivers for, and upgrading your computer. INSPIRON Specifications System model Dell™ Inspiron™ 1545 This section provides basic information that you may vary by region. For more information regarding the configuration of your computer, click Start...
... per core depending on model 667/800/1066 MHz 56 NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating drivers for, and upgrading your computer. INSPIRON Specifications System model Dell™ Inspiron™ 1545 This section provides basic information that you may vary by region. For more information regarding the configuration of your computer, click Start...
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... MHz DDR2 SO-DIMM Possible memory configurations 1GB, 1.5GB, 2GB, 3GB, 4GB, 6 GB, and 8GB NOTE: For instructions on upgrading your memory, see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. NOTE: To take advantage of the dual channel bandwidth capability, you must populate both memory slots with cards...
... MHz DDR2 SO-DIMM Possible memory configurations 1GB, 1.5GB, 2GB, 3GB, 4GB, 6 GB, and 8GB NOTE: For instructions on upgrading your memory, see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. NOTE: To take advantage of the dual channel bandwidth capability, you must populate both memory slots with cards...
Service Manual
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...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. Turn off after the operating system shutdown process finishes. 3. Back to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell™ Inspiron™ 1545 Service Manual Recommended Tools...work surface is flat and clean to servicing that shipped with your operating system, press and hold the power button for at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Save and close all open files and exit all open programs before you turn off . Do not touch the ...
...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. Turn off after the operating system shutdown process finishes. 3. Back to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell™ Inspiron™ 1545 Service Manual Recommended Tools...work surface is flat and clean to servicing that shipped with your operating system, press and hold the power button for at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Save and close all open files and exit all open programs before you turn off . Do not touch the ...
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...updates the new BIOS. If you use a BIOS upgrade CD to flash the BIOS, set up window to disk and then click OK. Flashing the BIOS From a CD 1. The computer continues to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS Dell™ Inspiron™ 1545 Service Manual Flashing the BIOS From a CD Flashing... the BIOS From the Hard Drive If a BIOS upgrade CD is installed properly. When the flash update is titled the same as the downloaded...
...updates the new BIOS. If you use a BIOS upgrade CD to flash the BIOS, set up window to disk and then click OK. Flashing the BIOS From a CD 1. The computer continues to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS Dell™ Inspiron™ 1545 Service Manual Flashing the BIOS From a CD Flashing... the BIOS From the Hard Drive If a BIOS upgrade CD is installed properly. When the flash update is titled the same as the downloaded...
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... sink (see Replacing the Base Cover). 6. If one or more corners of the processor while turning the cam screw. 2. Update the BIOS using the BIOS upgrade CD (see Flashing the BIOS). When the processor is correctly seated, all four corners are higher than the others, the processor is not properly seated...
... sink (see Replacing the Base Cover). 6. If one or more corners of the processor while turning the cam screw. 2. Update the BIOS using the BIOS upgrade CD (see Flashing the BIOS). When the processor is correctly seated, all four corners are higher than the others, the processor is not properly seated...