Service Manual
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... 4 alignment guide 5 bracket within slot 6 bracket caught outside of slot 6. Ensure that the card is aligned with the card for information on . 8. Remove the card's driver from the operating system. 9. To complete the removal procedure, see Removing the Card Retention Bracket). 4. Remove the card retention bracket (see Configuring Your Computer After...
... 4 alignment guide 5 bracket within slot 6 bracket caught outside of slot 6. Ensure that the card is aligned with the card for information on . 8. Remove the card's driver from the operating system. 9. To complete the removal procedure, see Removing the Card Retention Bracket). 4. Remove the card retention bracket (see Configuring Your Computer After...
Service Manual
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... the network cable to the computer's back panel connectors. Configuring Your Computer After Removing or Installing a PCI/PCI Express Card NOTE: For information on installing drivers and software for information about the card's cable connections. Connect the external audio devices to the network card's connector. 1. Sound Card Installed Removed 1. 4 PCI Express...
... the network cable to the computer's back panel connectors. Configuring Your Computer After Removing or Installing a PCI/PCI Express Card NOTE: For information on installing drivers and software for information about the card's cable connections. Connect the external audio devices to the network card's connector. 1. Sound Card Installed Removed 1. 4 PCI Express...
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... password User Password Displays the status of the screen, press . You can run the Dell Diagnostics on (or restart) your computer to a USB device such as a floppy drive, memory key, or CD-RW drive. 1. Turn on the Drivers and Utilities media, but you can also use this feature, for example, to tell...
... password User Password Displays the status of the screen, press . You can run the Dell Diagnostics on (or restart) your computer to a USB device such as a floppy drive, memory key, or CD-RW drive. 1. Turn on the Drivers and Utilities media, but you can also use this feature, for example, to tell...
Setup Guide
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Solving Problems --Ensure that the program is compatible with the operating system installed on your computer. --Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with the program. --If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. 27 See the software documentation for troubleshooting information: --Ensure that the ...
Solving Problems --Ensure that the program is compatible with the operating system installed on your computer. --Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with the program. --If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. 27 See the software documentation for troubleshooting information: --Ensure that the ...
Setup Guide
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...you print these procedures before you contact Dell for technical assistance. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities disc is optional and may not ship with your hard drive or from your computer, perform the checks in "Lockups and Software Problems" on Dell computers. To start the search. 3....test displays in the search field and press to resolve the incompatibility. NOTE: Dell Diagnostics works only on page 25 and run the Dell Diagnostics before you begin. Start the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc. 32 Type hardware troubleshooter in the system setup program and...
...you print these procedures before you contact Dell for technical assistance. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities disc is optional and may not ship with your hard drive or from your computer, perform the checks in "Lockups and Software Problems" on Dell computers. To start the search. 3....test displays in the search field and press to resolve the incompatibility. NOTE: Dell Diagnostics works only on page 25 and run the Dell Diagnostics before you begin. Start the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc. 32 Type hardware troubleshooter in the system setup program and...
Setup Guide
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...start -up, the computer boots according to wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Starting Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Disc 1. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for one time only. NOTE: If .... NOTE: If you see "Contacting Dell" on your hard drive. Ensure that the computer is connected to an electrical outlet that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from the boot menu and press . Insert the Drivers and Utilities disc. 2. Turn on...
...start -up, the computer boots according to wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Starting Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Disc 1. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for one time only. NOTE: If .... NOTE: If you see "Contacting Dell" on your hard drive. Ensure that the computer is connected to an electrical outlet that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from the boot menu and press . Insert the Drivers and Utilities disc. 2. Turn on...
Setup Guide
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... so on as the last method to the operating state it was in the User name field, then click OK. 37 Dell Factory Image Restore CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data before using these options. If possible, back up all data on the hard drive and... removes any programs or drivers installed after you received your operating system problem. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your computer-including data files-are permanently deleted from the...
... so on as the last method to the operating state it was in the User name field, then click OK. 37 Dell Factory Image Restore CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data before using these options. If possible, back up all data on the hard drive and... removes any programs or drivers installed after you received your operating system problem. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your computer-including data files-are permanently deleted from the...
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Click Dell Factory Image Restore. NOTE: Depending upon your configuration, you want to proceed with a newly installed driver, first try using Windows Device Driver Rollback. Click the checkbox to return your primary hard drive. Operating System Reinstallation Before You Begin If you installed the new device driver. For conventional hard drive configurations,... reformatting the hard drive and restoring the system software to complete. The restore process begins and may need the following items: • Dell Operating System disc • Dell Drivers and Utilities disc 38
Click Dell Factory Image Restore. NOTE: Depending upon your configuration, you want to proceed with a newly installed driver, first try using Windows Device Driver Rollback. Click the checkbox to return your primary hard drive. Operating System Reinstallation Before You Begin If you installed the new device driver. For conventional hard drive configurations,... reformatting the hard drive and restoring the system software to complete. The restore process begins and may need the following items: • Dell Operating System disc • Dell Drivers and Utilities disc 38
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...and the operating system logo appears, continue to Boot from which you ordered your computer, or whether you requested the disc, the Dell Drivers and Utilities disc and Operating System disc may not ship with your computer and try again. Follow the instructions on the region ...boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive and press . 7. NOTE: The Dell Drivers and Utilities disc contains drivers that were installed during the assembly of the computer. Use the Dell Drivers and Utilities disc to complete the installation. 39 NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence...
...and the operating system logo appears, continue to Boot from which you ordered your computer, or whether you requested the disc, the Dell Drivers and Utilities disc and Operating System disc may not ship with your computer and try again. Follow the instructions on the region ...boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive and press . 7. NOTE: The Dell Drivers and Utilities disc contains drivers that were installed during the assembly of the computer. Use the Dell Drivers and Utilities disc to complete the installation. 39 NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence...
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.... INSPIRON Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: reinstall your operating system, maintaining peripherals, RAID, Internet, Bluetooth®, networking, and e-mail. See: your computer. 48 the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. the Drivers and... Utilities disc. Check your warranty and return policies before working inside your Operating System disc. NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can be found on your computer...
.... INSPIRON Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: reinstall your operating system, maintaining peripherals, RAID, Internet, Bluetooth®, networking, and e-mail. See: your computer. 48 the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. the Drivers and... Utilities disc. Check your warranty and return policies before working inside your Operating System disc. NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can be found on your computer...
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... material for new purchases. find solutions and answers to common questions. find drivers and downloads. find safety best practices information for your computer. check on support.dell.com or to contact technical support. access technical support and product help. ...the top of your computer the Dell Support website at www.dell.com/regulatory_ compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at support.dell.com. 49 review Warranty information, Terms and Conditions (U.S. only...
... material for new purchases. find solutions and answers to common questions. find drivers and downloads. find safety best practices information for your computer. check on support.dell.com or to contact technical support. access technical support and product help. ...the top of your computer the Dell Support website at www.dell.com/regulatory_ compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at support.dell.com. 49 review Warranty information, Terms and Conditions (U.S. only...
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.... For more information regarding the configuration of your computer, click Start → Help and Support and select the option to view information about your computer. INSPIRON Specifications Computer Model Inspiron 535 Inspiron 537 Inspiron 545 Inspiron 546 This section provides information that you may vary by region. NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating...
.... For more information regarding the configuration of your computer, click Start → Help and Support and select the option to view information about your computer. INSPIRON Specifications Computer Model Inspiron 535 Inspiron 537 Inspiron 545 Inspiron 546 This section provides information that you may vary by region. NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating...
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INSPIRON Index B backups creating 20 C calling Dell 45 CDs, playing and creating 19 computer capabilities 18 connect(ing) displays 6 optional network cable 8 to the Internet 10 using dial-up 11 conserving energy 20 Contacting Dell online 46 customer service 41 56 customizing your desktop 19 your energy settings 20 D data, backing up 20 DellConnect 41 Dell Diagnostics 32 Dell Factory Image Restore 35 Dell Support Center 28 Dell support website 48 Dell Technology Guide for futher information 48 Diagnostic Checklist 45 drivers and downloads 48 DVDs, playing and creating 19
INSPIRON Index B backups creating 20 C calling Dell 45 CDs, playing and creating 19 computer capabilities 18 connect(ing) displays 6 optional network cable 8 to the Internet 10 using dial-up 11 conserving energy 20 Contacting Dell online 46 customer service 41 56 customizing your desktop 19 your energy settings 20 D data, backing up 20 DellConnect 41 Dell Diagnostics 32 Dell Factory Image Restore 35 Dell Support Center 28 Dell support website 48 Dell Technology Guide for futher information 48 Diagnostic Checklist 45 drivers and downloads 48 DVDs, playing and creating 19
Tech Sheet Windows® 7
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...part of your original order, you can purchase one at the time of your computer, it at www.dell.com. Microsoft Windows 7: Getting Started Guide Set Up Windows 7 Your Dell computer is preconfigured with the Microsoft® Windows® 7 operating system if you selected it is recommended... that you need to the Internet, you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for the first time, follow the instructions on...
...part of your original order, you can purchase one at the time of your computer, it at www.dell.com. Microsoft Windows 7: Getting Started Guide Set Up Windows 7 Your Dell computer is preconfigured with the Microsoft® Windows® 7 operating system if you selected it is recommended... that you need to the Internet, you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for the first time, follow the instructions on...
Tech Sheet Windows® 7
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...open programs. 2 Insert the Operating System disc. 3 Click Exit if the Install Windows message appears. 4 Restart the computer. 5 When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to complete the installation. All rights ...the instructions on the screen to wait until you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. Reproduction of Dell Inc. Printed in this text: Dell and the DELL logo are either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products....
...open programs. 2 Insert the Operating System disc. 3 Click Exit if the Install Windows message appears. 4 Restart the computer. 5 When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to complete the installation. All rights ...the instructions on the screen to wait until you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. Reproduction of Dell Inc. Printed in this text: Dell and the DELL logo are either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products....