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...and Windows are either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Information in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Inspiron are trademarks of Dell Inc.; Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to hardware or loss of... WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. Reproduction of Dell Inc. Dell™ Inspiron™ 535/537/545/546 Service Manual Technical Overview Before You Begin Computer Cover Front Bezel Memory PCI and PCI Express Cards Drives Models DCME and DCMF Fans Front I/O Panel Processor ...
...and Windows are either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Information in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Inspiron are trademarks of Dell Inc.; Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to hardware or loss of... WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. Reproduction of Dell Inc. Dell™ Inspiron™ 535/537/545/546 Service Manual Technical Overview Before You Begin Computer Cover Front Bezel Memory PCI and PCI Express Cards Drives Models DCME and DCMF Fans Front I/O Panel Processor ...
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... from the electrical outlet before removing the cover. If the memory module is difficult to remove, gently ease the memory module back and forth to Contents Page Memory Dell™ Inspiron™ 535/537/545/546 Service Manual Removing Memory Replacing Memory Recommended Memory Configuration Setting Up Dual Channel Memory Configuration WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety...
... from the electrical outlet before removing the cover. If the memory module is difficult to remove, gently ease the memory module back and forth to Contents Page Memory Dell™ Inspiron™ 535/537/545/546 Service Manual Removing Memory Replacing Memory Recommended Memory Configuration Setting Up Dual Channel Memory Configuration WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety...
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Right-click the My Computer icon on Inspiron™ 535/537. Inspiron 545 If the message appears stating that the memory is not supported on your computer. 9. Log on . 3 notch 4 memory module CAUTION: To avoid damage to the memory module, press the memory module straight down into the connector while you insert the memory module correctly, the securing clips...
Right-click the My Computer icon on Inspiron™ 535/537. Inspiron 545 If the message appears stating that the memory is not supported on your computer. 9. Log on . 3 notch 4 memory module CAUTION: To avoid damage to the memory module, press the memory module straight down into the connector while you insert the memory module correctly, the securing clips...
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1 Pair A: matched pair of memory 2 Pair B: matched pair of memory modules in connectors DIMM1 and modules in connectors DIMM2 and DIMM3 DIMM4 Inspiron 546 1 Pair B: matched pair of memory 2 Pair A: matched pair of memory modules in connectors DIMM3 and modules in connectors DIMM1 and DIMM4 DIMM2 Back to Contents Page
1 Pair A: matched pair of memory 2 Pair B: matched pair of memory modules in connectors DIMM1 and modules in connectors DIMM2 and DIMM3 DIMM4 Inspiron 546 1 Pair B: matched pair of memory 2 Pair A: matched pair of memory modules in connectors DIMM3 and modules in connectors DIMM1 and DIMM4 DIMM2 Back to Contents Page
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... screen appears. Help Field - Displays the processor type. Displays the amount of the computer. Back to Contents Page System Setup Dell™ Inspiron™ 535/537/545/546 Service Manual Overview Entering System Setup Clearing Forgotten Passwords Clearing CMOS Settings Flashing the BIOS Overview Use System Setup: ... and try again. System Setup Screens Options List - Option Field - This field provides context sensitive help based on the top of memory or set or change , or remove any hardware in this field you write down the system setup screen information for the computer, if...
... screen appears. Help Field - Displays the processor type. Displays the amount of the computer. Back to Contents Page System Setup Dell™ Inspiron™ 535/537/545/546 Service Manual Overview Entering System Setup Clearing Forgotten Passwords Clearing CMOS Settings Flashing the BIOS Overview Use System Setup: ... and try again. System Setup Screens Options List - Option Field - This field provides context sensitive help based on the top of memory or set or change , or remove any hardware in this field you write down the system setup screen information for the computer, if...
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...Disabled by default) Fourth Boot Device Removable Dev.; On (On by default) Module Bay Identifies the device installed in Inspiron 537 Integrated Peripherals USB Device Setting l USB Controller-Enabled or Disabled (Enabled by default) l USB Operation Mode-High ...(DVMT by default) DVMT/FIXED Memory Size 128 MB, 256 MB, MAX (128 MB by default) Memory Installed Memory Available Memory Speed Memory Channel Mode System Memory Type Indicates the amount of installed memory. Indicates the amount of installed memory. Indicates the frequency of available memory. Indicates the type of CD/...
...Disabled by default) Fourth Boot Device Removable Dev.; On (On by default) Module Bay Identifies the device installed in Inspiron 537 Integrated Peripherals USB Device Setting l USB Controller-Enabled or Disabled (Enabled by default) l USB Operation Mode-High ...(DVMT by default) DVMT/FIXED Memory Size 128 MB, 256 MB, MAX (128 MB by default) Memory Installed Memory Available Memory Speed Memory Channel Mode System Memory Type Indicates the amount of installed memory. Indicates the amount of installed memory. Indicates the frequency of available memory. Indicates the type of CD/...
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... Device Configuration Hard Disk Boot Priority Used to change the user password Inspiron 545 System Info System BIOS Info Service Tag Processor Type Processor L2 Cache Memory Installed Memory Available Memory Speed Memory Channel Mode Memory Technology Displays the computer model number. CDROM; Hard Disk; USB-CDROM...Set User Password User Password Change User Password Installed; Off (On by default) Third Boot Device Removable; Indicates the amount of installed memory. Standard CMOS Features Date Time SATA 0 SATA 1 SATA 4 SATA 5 Halt On Displays current date in the format (mm:...
... Device Configuration Hard Disk Boot Priority Used to change the user password Inspiron 545 System Info System BIOS Info Service Tag Processor Type Processor L2 Cache Memory Installed Memory Available Memory Speed Memory Channel Mode Memory Technology Displays the computer model number. CDROM; Hard Disk; USB-CDROM...Set User Password User Password Change User Password Installed; Off (On by default) Third Boot Device Removable; Indicates the amount of installed memory. Standard CMOS Features Date Time SATA 0 SATA 1 SATA 4 SATA 5 Halt On Displays current date in the format (mm:...
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...Not Installed (Not Installed by default) Press Enter to change the supervisor password Set User Password User Password Change User Password Inspiron 546 Installed; Not Installed (Not Installed by default) Remote Wake Up On; Indicates the channel mode of the computer. Displays...(mm:dd:yy). Off (On by default) IDE; Last (Off by default) Displays the processor type. Indicates the frequency of installed memory. Disabled (Enabled by default) Set Supervisor Password Supervisor Password Change Supervisor Password Installed; Disabled (Disabled by default) l AMD Cool 'N' Quiet...
...Not Installed (Not Installed by default) Press Enter to change the supervisor password Set User Password User Password Change User Password Inspiron 546 Installed; Not Installed (Not Installed by default) Remote Wake Up On; Indicates the channel mode of the computer. Displays...(mm:dd:yy). Off (On by default) IDE; Last (Off by default) Displays the processor type. Indicates the frequency of installed memory. Disabled (Enabled by default) Set Supervisor Password Supervisor Password Change Supervisor Password Installed; Disabled (Disabled by default) l AMD Cool 'N' Quiet...
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... Drive by default) Off; Enabled (Enabled by default) Boot Other Device No; Last (Off by default) l Keyboard Errors-Report; You can run the Dell Diagnostics on (or restart) your computer and try again. Disabled; ON (ON by default) Disabled; Yes (Yes by default) l USB Operation Mode-High... booting to a USB device, connect the USB device to wait until you want the computer to a USB device such as a floppy drive, memory key, or CD-RW drive. 1. l USB Controller-Enabled or Disabled (Enabled by default) Power Management Setup ACPI Suspend Type C1E Support Remote ...
... Drive by default) Off; Enabled (Enabled by default) Boot Other Device No; Last (Off by default) l Keyboard Errors-Report; You can run the Dell Diagnostics on (or restart) your computer and try again. Disabled; ON (ON by default) Disabled; Yes (Yes by default) l USB Operation Mode-High... booting to a USB device, connect the USB device to wait until you want the computer to a USB device such as a floppy drive, memory key, or CD-RW drive. 1. l USB Controller-Enabled or Disabled (Enabled by default) Power Management Setup ACPI Suspend Type C1E Support Remote ...
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... of the password connector may vary depending on the system board. NOTE: The location of device. Inspiron 535/537 Inspiron 545 Changing Boot Sequence for the current boot only. Clearing Forgotten Passwords WARNING: Before working inside your...highlight the Boot Device Configuration menu option and press to restore it. 3. Press plus (+) or minus (-) to a USB memory key, highlight USB Flash Device and press . At the bottom of the menu, enter the number of devices. 4. ...best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 1.
... of the password connector may vary depending on the system board. NOTE: The location of device. Inspiron 535/537 Inspiron 545 Changing Boot Sequence for the current boot only. Clearing Forgotten Passwords WARNING: Before working inside your...highlight the Boot Device Configuration menu option and press to restore it. 3. Press plus (+) or minus (-) to a USB memory key, highlight USB Flash Device and press . At the bottom of the menu, enter the number of devices. 4. ...best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 1.
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...cables as you can be installed in the same location after installing the new system board. 8. Remove the memory modules (see Removing Memory) and document which memory module is replaced. 7. For additional safety best practices information, see Removing the Processor). 6. Remove the screws from .... Note the routing of all cables from the electrical outlet before removing the cover. Back to Contents Page System Board Dell™ Inspiron™ 535/537/545/546 Service Manual Removing the System Board Replacing the System Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read ...
...cables as you can be installed in the same location after installing the new system board. 8. Remove the memory modules (see Removing Memory) and document which memory module is replaced. 7. For additional safety best practices information, see Removing the Processor). 6. Remove the screws from .... Note the routing of all cables from the electrical outlet before removing the cover. Back to Contents Page System Board Dell™ Inspiron™ 535/537/545/546 Service Manual Removing the System Board Replacing the System Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read ...
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Connect your computer and devices to Contents Page Replace the memory modules into the memory sockets at the same locations from which you removed them on the system board (see Replacing PCI and PCI Express Cards). 8. Back to an electrical outlet, and turn them (see Replacing the Computer Cover). 9. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing Memory). 7. 6. Replace any add-in cards on .
Connect your computer and devices to Contents Page Replace the memory modules into the memory sockets at the same locations from which you removed them on the system board (see Replacing PCI and PCI Express Cards). 8. Back to an electrical outlet, and turn them (see Replacing the Computer Cover). 9. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing Memory). 7. 6. Replace any add-in cards on .
Setup Guide
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...Power Cables to Your Display and Computer 9 Windows Vista® Setup 10 Connect to the Internet (Optional 11 Using Your Inspiron™ Desktop 14 Front View Features 14 Back View Features 16 Software Features 18 Solving Problems 21 Network Problems 21 Power Problems 23... Memory Problems 24 Lockups and Software Problems 25 Using Support Tools 28 Dell Support Center 28 Beep Codes 29 System Messages 30 Hardware Troubleshooter 32 Dell Diagnostics 32 System Recovery Options 35 System Restore 36 Dell Factory Image Restore 37 Operating ...
...Power Cables to Your Display and Computer 9 Windows Vista® Setup 10 Connect to the Internet (Optional 11 Using Your Inspiron™ Desktop 14 Front View Features 14 Back View Features 16 Software Features 18 Solving Problems 21 Network Problems 21 Power Problems 23... Memory Problems 24 Lockups and Software Problems 25 Using Support Tools 28 Dell Support Center 28 Beep Codes 29 System Messages 30 Hardware Troubleshooter 32 Dell Diagnostics 32 System Recovery Options 35 System Restore 36 Dell Factory Image Restore 37 Operating ...
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... drive. 2 USB 2.0 connectors (2) - The light in the center of your computer. 4 Power button - Press to an audio cable for audio input. 8 FlexBay - Using Your Inspiron™ Desktop • Solid amber - This panel covers the optical drive. the computer is either turned off or is off . there may be a problem with... the system board. Use the optical drive to USB devices such as memory keys, digital cameras, and MP3 players. 3 Headphone connector - Connects to play a CD/DVD/Blu-ray Disc™. 15
... drive. 2 USB 2.0 connectors (2) - The light in the center of your computer. 4 Power button - Press to an audio cable for audio input. 8 FlexBay - Using Your Inspiron™ Desktop • Solid amber - This panel covers the optical drive. the computer is either turned off or is off . there may be a problem with... the system board. Use the optical drive to USB devices such as memory keys, digital cameras, and MP3 players. 3 Headphone connector - Connects to play a CD/DVD/Blu-ray Disc™. 15
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... keyboard, move the pointer on the trackpad or a connected mouse, or press the power button to remove and then reinstall the memory modules (for information on removing and replacing memory modules, see the Service Manual on . Ensure that the power strip is off or is not receiving power. • Reseat...is plugged into a power strip, ensure that the power strip is plugged into an electrical outlet and that the display is on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). 23 If the power light is not responding - You may have to resume normal operation. If the light is turned on...
... keyboard, move the pointer on the trackpad or a connected mouse, or press the power button to remove and then reinstall the memory modules (for information on removing and replacing memory modules, see the Service Manual on . Ensure that the power strip is off or is not receiving power. • Reseat...is plugged into a power strip, ensure that the power strip is plugged into an electrical outlet and that the display is on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). 23 If the power light is not responding - You may have to resume normal operation. If the light is turned on...
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... computer - An unwanted signal is successfully communicating with the memory. 24 Memory Problems If you receive an insufficient memory message - • Save and close any open files and exit any open programs you encounter interference that hinders reception on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com) to see the Service Manual on your computer...
... computer - An unwanted signal is successfully communicating with the memory. 24 Memory Problems If you receive an insufficient memory message - • Save and close any open files and exit any open programs you encounter interference that hinders reception on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com) to see the Service Manual on your computer...
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End the program: 1. Solving Problems If you experience other memory problems - • Ensure that you are following the memory installation guidelines (see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). • Check if the memory module is firmly connected to the computer and to ensure that your computer. Ensure that is successfully...
End the program: 1. Solving Problems If you experience other memory problems - • Ensure that you are following the memory installation guidelines (see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). • Check if the memory module is firmly connected to the computer and to ensure that your computer. Ensure that is successfully...
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... an error. • If available, install memory modules of the same type in your computer. • If the problem persists contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 46). Possible motherboard failure Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 46). Seven beeps (Inspiron 535 and 545 only) - CPU Failure Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 46). 29 If the...
... an error. • If available, install memory modules of the same type in your computer. • If the problem persists contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 46). Possible motherboard failure Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 46). Seven beeps (Inspiron 535 and 545 only) - CPU Failure Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 46). 29 If the...
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... your warranty. the back of your computer may void your computer with new or additional memory, or a new hard drive. the Service Manual on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. run a diagnostic program for your computer, reinstall desktop system software, or update... website at support.dell.com. the Dell Technology Guide available on your operating system, maintaining peripherals, RAID, Internet, Bluetooth®, networking, and e-mail. learn more about your hard drive. INSPIRON Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: reinstall your computer. 48 ...
... your warranty. the back of your computer may void your computer with new or additional memory, or a new hard drive. the Service Manual on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. run a diagnostic program for your computer, reinstall desktop system software, or update... website at support.dell.com. the Dell Technology Guide available on your operating system, maintaining peripherals, RAID, Internet, Bluetooth®, networking, and e-mail. learn more about your hard drive. INSPIRON Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: reinstall your computer. 48 ...
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...535/537 Intel® Celeron® Intel Pentium® Dual-Core Intel Core™2 Duo Intel Core2 Quad (537 only) 545 Intel Celeron Intel Pentium Dual-Core Intel Core2 Duo Intel Core2 Quad 546 AMD™ Sempron™ AMD Athlon™ AMD Athlon X2 AMD Phenom™ Memory...x 2 GB DIMMs) 8 GB (4 x 2 GB DIMMs) Memory type 800-MHz DDR2 DIMM; non-ECC memory only Capacities 1 GB and 2 GB 1 GB and 2 GB 1 GB and 2 GB NOTE: For instructions on upgrading your memory, see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 53 non-ECC memory only 800-MHz DDR2 DIMM; non...
...535/537 Intel® Celeron® Intel Pentium® Dual-Core Intel Core™2 Duo Intel Core2 Quad (537 only) 545 Intel Celeron Intel Pentium Dual-Core Intel Core2 Duo Intel Core2 Quad 546 AMD™ Sempron™ AMD Athlon™ AMD Athlon X2 AMD Phenom™ Memory...x 2 GB DIMMs) 8 GB (4 x 2 GB DIMMs) Memory type 800-MHz DDR2 DIMM; non-ECC memory only Capacities 1 GB and 2 GB 1 GB and 2 GB 1 GB and 2 GB NOTE: For instructions on upgrading your memory, see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 53 non-ECC memory only 800-MHz DDR2 DIMM; non...