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... to refer to either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Inspiron are trademarks of Dell Inc.; Dell™ Inspiron™ 535/537/545/546 Service Manual Technical Overview Before You Begin Computer Cover Front Bezel Memory PCI...a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. is subject to hardware or loss of Dell Inc. February 2009 Rev. Reproduction of your computer. Microsoft and Windows are not followed. A00 All rights reserved. Information in the United States and/or other than ...
... to refer to either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Inspiron are trademarks of Dell Inc.; Dell™ Inspiron™ 535/537/545/546 Service Manual Technical Overview Before You Begin Computer Cover Front Bezel Memory PCI...a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. is subject to hardware or loss of Dell Inc. February 2009 Rev. Reproduction of your computer. Microsoft and Windows are not followed. A00 All rights reserved. Information in the United States and/or other than ...
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...) 6. Recommended Memory Configuration While installing or replacing memory, refer to electrical outlets, and then turn them on Inspiron™ 535/537. 3 notch 4 memory module CAUTION: To avoid damage to the memory module, press the memory module straight ...Windows® desktop and click Properties. 10. To verify that memory size has changed, press to continue. 8. Log on your computer. 9. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover). 7. Click the General tab. 11. If the message appears stating that the memory is not supported on . Inspiron...
...) 6. Recommended Memory Configuration While installing or replacing memory, refer to electrical outlets, and then turn them on Inspiron™ 535/537. 3 notch 4 memory module CAUTION: To avoid damage to the memory module, press the memory module straight ...Windows® desktop and click Properties. 10. To verify that memory size has changed, press to continue. 8. Log on your computer. 9. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover). 7. Click the General tab. 11. If the message appears stating that the memory is not supported on . Inspiron...
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... about each option. Press to make changes to your settings. Displays the asset tag for extended periods of the system setup window. This field provides context sensitive help based on the keyboard is recommended that selection active. Key Functions - This field appears ... the amount of the computer. Displays the service tag of processor Level 2 cache. 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...
... about each option. Press to make changes to your settings. Displays the asset tag for extended periods of the system setup window. This field provides context sensitive help based on the keyboard is recommended that selection active. Key Functions - This field appears ... the amount of the computer. Displays the service tag of processor Level 2 cache. 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...
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... system logo appears, continue to wait until you want the computer to boot from the CD drive so that you can run the Dell Diagnostics on (or restart) your computer and try again. The Boot Device Menu appears, listing all available boot devices. Full/Low Speed... Errors-Report; Enabled (Enabled by default) Identifies the device installed in the bottom- Turn on the Drivers and Utilities media, but you see the Microsoft Windows desktop. Disabled; ATA (ATA by default) Off; Enabled (Enabled by default) l 2nd Boot Device-Removable; Hard Drive; PCI Slot; Disabled (Removable ...
... system logo appears, continue to wait until you want the computer to boot from the CD drive so that you can run the Dell Diagnostics on (or restart) your computer and try again. The Boot Device Menu appears, listing all available boot devices. Full/Low Speed... Errors-Report; Enabled (Enabled by default) Identifies the device installed in the bottom- Turn on the Drivers and Utilities media, but you see the Microsoft Windows desktop. Disabled; ATA (ATA by default) Off; Enabled (Enabled by default) l 2nd Boot Device-Removable; Hard Drive; PCI Slot; Disabled (Removable ...
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Connect your computer at the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 3. Click Download Now to view the Save In menu, select Desktop, and then click Save. If the Export Compliance Disclaimer window appears, click Yes, I Accept this program to electrical outlets, and turn them on your desktop. 7. The file icon appears on . 5. Locate... arrow to download the file. 4. Back to your desktop and is available or when replacing the system board. 1. Click Save this Agreement. The File Download window appears. 5. Turn on the screen. Click Close when the Download Complete...
Connect your computer at the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 3. Click Download Now to view the Save In menu, select Desktop, and then click Save. If the Export Compliance Disclaimer window appears, click Yes, I Accept this program to electrical outlets, and turn them on your desktop. 7. The file icon appears on . 5. Locate... arrow to download the file. 4. Back to your desktop and is available or when replacing the system board. 1. Click Save this Agreement. The File Download window appears. 5. Turn on the screen. Click Close when the Download Complete...
Setup Guide
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... Windows Vista start button logo are trademarks of Dell Inc.; Blu-ray Disc is subject to avoid the problem. Dell Inc. A00 is a trademark of Intel Corporation in the United States and/or other than its own. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, YOURS IS HERE, Inspiron, Dell...
... Windows Vista start button logo are trademarks of Dell Inc.; Blu-ray Disc is subject to avoid the problem. Dell Inc. A00 is a trademark of Intel Corporation in the United States and/or other than its own. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, YOURS IS HERE, Inspiron, Dell...
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... 8 Connect the Network Cable (Optional 8 Connect the 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... 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 System Reinstallation 38 Getting Help ...
... 8 Connect the Network Cable (Optional 8 Connect the 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... 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 System Reinstallation 38 Getting Help ...
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Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Desktop Press the Power Button on the screen. Doing so may take you through several procedures including accepting license agreements, setting preferences, and setting up Windows Vista for the first time, follow the instructions on Your Computer and Display Windows Vista® Setup To set up an Internet connection. CAUTION: Do not interrupt the operating system's setup process. The screens will take up to 15 minutes to complete. These steps are mandatory and may render your computer unusable. 10
Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Desktop Press the Power Button on the screen. Doing so may take you through several procedures including accepting license agreements, setting preferences, and setting up Windows Vista for the first time, follow the instructions on Your Computer and Display Windows Vista® Setup To set up an Internet connection. CAUTION: Do not interrupt the operating system's setup process. The screens will take up to 15 minutes to complete. These steps are mandatory and may render your computer unusable. 10
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...desktop shortcut: 1. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2. If you do not have a service outage. Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Desktop Setting Up a Wired Internet Connection If you are using a dial-up connection, connect the telephone line to the external USB modem (optional... in the past, the ISP might have an ISP icon on the screen to complete the setup. Follow the instructions on the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. 3. Contact your connection to check the service status, or try connecting again later. 12 Click Start → Connect To. ...
...desktop shortcut: 1. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2. If you do not have a service outage. Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Desktop Setting Up a Wired Internet Connection If you are using a dial-up connection, connect the telephone line to the external USB modem (optional... in the past, the ISP might have an ISP icon on the screen to complete the setup. Follow the instructions on the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. 3. Contact your connection to check the service status, or try connecting again later. 12 Click Start → Connect To. ...
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... Internet. The Connect to the Internet wizard can help you get one. 1. NOTE: If you do not have an ISP, the Connect to the Internet window appears. 4. If you will use a DSL, satellite modem, cable TV modem, or Bluetooth® wireless technology connection. --Chose Dial-up if you do not ...know which type of connection to complete the setup. 13 Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Desktop NOTE: Have your ISP. 5. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2. Click Start → Control Panel...
... Internet. The Connect to the Internet wizard can help you get one. 1. NOTE: If you do not have an ISP, the Connect to the Internet window appears. 4. If you will use a DSL, satellite modem, cable TV modem, or Bluetooth® wireless technology connection. --Chose Dial-up if you do not ...know which type of connection to complete the setup. 13 Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Desktop NOTE: Have your ISP. 5. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2. Click Start → Control Panel...
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... you to organize and create music and video files that can be recorded to open area of purchase), and DVDs. Using Your Inspiron™ Desktop Entertainment and Multimedia You can use your computer to watch videos, play games, create your own CDs, listen to change... the appearance, resolution, wallpaper, screensaver, and so on connected TVs, projectors, and home theater equipment. To access the display properties window: 1. Click Personalize, to a disc, saved on portable products such as digital cameras and cell phones. Customizing the Desktop You can customize your...
... you to organize and create music and video files that can be recorded to open area of purchase), and DVDs. Using Your Inspiron™ Desktop Entertainment and Multimedia You can use your computer to watch videos, play games, create your own CDs, listen to change... the appearance, resolution, wallpaper, screensaver, and so on connected TVs, projectors, and home theater equipment. To access the display properties window: 1. Click Personalize, to a disc, saved on portable products such as digital cameras and cell phones. Customizing the Desktop You can customize your...
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... Files wizard. 20 Click Start → Control Panel→ System and Maintenance→ Welcome Center→ Transfer files and settings. 2. Using Your Inspiron™ Desktop Customizing Your Energy Settings You can use the power options in the Back up computer. 3. Backing Up Your Data It is recommended that... you need it and saves power during periods of inactivity. • Power saver - Click Continue on your computer. Microsoft® Windows Vista® provides three default options: • Balanced - To back up files and folders on the User Account Control...
... Files wizard. 20 Click Start → Control Panel→ System and Maintenance→ Welcome Center→ Transfer files and settings. 2. Using Your Inspiron™ Desktop Customizing Your Energy Settings You can use the power options in the Back up computer. 3. Backing Up Your Data It is recommended that... you need it and saves power during periods of inactivity. • Power saver - Click Continue on your computer. Microsoft® Windows Vista® provides three default options: • Balanced - To back up files and folders on the User Account Control...
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...your mouse, press and hold the power button for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system - Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs→ Use an older program with this version of Windows. 2. Solving Problems If the computer stops responding or a solid blue screen ...appears - Follow the instructions on your keyboard or moving your computer. If you are unable to non-Windows Vista® operating system environments. 1. If a program is designed for at least 8 to perform an operating system shutdown. The Program ...
...your mouse, press and hold the power button for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system - Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs→ Use an older program with this version of Windows. 2. Solving Problems If the computer stops responding or a solid blue screen ...appears - Follow the instructions on your keyboard or moving your computer. If you are unable to non-Windows Vista® operating system environments. 1. If a program is designed for at least 8 to perform an operating system shutdown. The Program ...
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INSPIRON Using Support Tools Dell Support Center The Dell Support Center helps you find the service, support, and system-specific information you need. For more information about Dell Support Center and available support tools, click the Services tab at support.dell.com. WARNING: To guard against ...The home page provides links to access: • Self Help (Troubleshooting, Security, System Performance, Network/Internet, Backup/ Recovery, and Windows Vista®) • Alerts (technical support alerts relevant to run the application. Click the icon in the taskbar to your computer's ...
INSPIRON Using Support Tools Dell Support Center The Dell Support Center helps you find the service, support, and system-specific information you need. For more information about Dell Support Center and available support tools, click the Services tab at support.dell.com. WARNING: To guard against ...The home page provides links to access: • Self Help (Troubleshooting, Security, System Performance, Network/Internet, Backup/ Recovery, and Windows Vista®) • Alerts (technical support alerts relevant to run the application. Click the icon in the taskbar to your computer's ...
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... on page 46. 1. Using Support Tools Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is known to wait until you see a message stating that is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on (or restart) your computer. 3. NOTE: If you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Turn on your hard drive...
... on page 46. 1. Using Support Tools Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is known to wait until you see a message stating that is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on (or restart) your computer. 3. NOTE: If you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Turn on your hard drive...
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...Do not alter, open, or delete any files or programs until the system restoration is complete. 1. System Recovery Options System Restore The Windows operating systems provide a System Restore option which allows you may undo the last system restore. In the Start Search box, type System Restore... and press . Any changes that System Restore did not resolve the issue, you to restore your Dell™ computer to continue the desired action. 3. NOTE: The procedures in an undesirable operating state. If you are completely reversible. Click ...
...Do not alter, open, or delete any files or programs until the system restoration is complete. 1. System Recovery Options System Restore The Windows operating systems provide a System Restore option which allows you may undo the last system restore. In the Start Search box, type System Restore... and press . Any changes that System Restore did not resolve the issue, you to restore your Dell™ computer to continue the desired action. 3. NOTE: The procedures in an undesirable operating state. If you are completely reversible. Click ...
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... and removes any programs or drivers installed after you received your hard drive to access the Vista Advanced Boot Options window. 2. If possible, back up the data before using Factory Image Restore. Dell Factory Image Restore CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data before using the Operating System disc. Use...
... and removes any programs or drivers installed after you received your hard drive to access the Vista Advanced Boot Options window. 2. If possible, back up the data before using Factory Image Restore. Dell Factory Image Restore CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data before using the Operating System disc. Use...
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.... NOTE: Depending upon your configuration, you may take five or more minutes to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 7. Click Finish to factory condition. 9. To reinstall Windows, you want to correct a problem with Factory Image Restore, click Cancel. 8. Click...installed driver, first try using Windows Device Driver Rollback. See "System Restore" on your operating system to the factory condition, then click Next. The restore process begins and may need the following items: • Dell Operating System disc • Dell Drivers and Utilities disc 38...
.... NOTE: Depending upon your configuration, you may take five or more minutes to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 7. Click Finish to factory condition. 9. To reinstall Windows, you want to correct a problem with Factory Image Restore, click Cancel. 8. Click...installed driver, first try using Windows Device Driver Rollback. See "System Restore" on your operating system to the factory condition, then click Next. The restore process begins and may need the following items: • Dell Operating System disc • Dell Drivers and Utilities disc 38...
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Depending on the screen to complete. Click Exit if the Install Windows message appears. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Insert the Operating System disc. 3. On the next start-up, the computer boots according to load any required drivers. NOTE: ...6. When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive and press . 7. After you reinstall the operating system, you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Restart the computer. 5. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to Boot from which you ordered your...
Depending on the screen to complete. Click Exit if the Install Windows message appears. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Insert the Operating System disc. 3. On the next start-up, the computer boots according to load any required drivers. NOTE: ...6. When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive and press . 7. After you reinstall the operating system, you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Restart the computer. 5. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to Boot from which you ordered your...
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Index network speed testing 21 O order status 43 P power button and light 15 power problems, solving 23 problems, solving 21 products information and purchasing 43 R reinstalling Windows 35 resources, finding more 48 restoring factory image 37 58 S shipping products for return or repair 44 software features 18 software problems 25 solving problems 21 specifications 50 support email addresses 42 support sites worldwide 41 System Messages 30 system reinstall options 35 System Restore 35 T technical support 41 temperature operating and storage ranges 51
Index network speed testing 21 O order status 43 P power button and light 15 power problems, solving 23 problems, solving 21 products information and purchasing 43 R reinstalling Windows 35 resources, finding more 48 restoring factory image 37 58 S shipping products for return or repair 44 software features 18 software problems 25 solving problems 21 specifications 50 support email addresses 42 support sites worldwide 41 System Messages 30 system reinstall options 35 System Restore 35 T technical support 41 temperature operating and storage ranges 51