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Microsoft Windows 7: Getting Started Guide - Page 4
... materials in the system setup program.
6 When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive and press .
7 Press any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2009 Dell Inc. Trademarks used in this document to refer to wait until you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. Microsoft, and Windows are either the...
Service Manual - Page 1
...Windows are trademarks of Dell Inc.; Dell Inc. Dell Studio™ 540 Service Manual
Technical Overview Before You Begin Replacing the Computer Cover Replacing the Front Panel Replacing Memory Module(s) Replacing a PCI/PCI Express Card Replacing Drives Replacing Fans
Replacing the Front I/O Panel Replacing the Processor Replacing the System Board Replacing the Power Supply Replacing the Battery...
Service Manual - Page 12
... The system does not support IDE devices. Back to Contents Page
Replacing Drives
Dell Studio™ 540 Service Manual Replacing a Hard Drive Replacing a CD/DVD Drive Replacing the FlexDock Removing the FlexDock Break-Away Metal Plate Replacing the FlexDock Drive Inserts Replacing the Drive Panel Insert Replacing the Media Card Reader
CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety...
Service Manual - Page 29
....
Options Field - Press to make your computer work incorrectly.
Displays the SATA drive integrated on top of the System Setup window. SATA Port not present. Back to Contents Page
System Setup
Dell Studio™ 540 Service Manual
Overview Clearing Forgotten Passwords Clearing CMOS Settings Flashing the BIOS
Overview
Use system setup to: l Change the system configuration information...
Service Manual - Page 30
... of the screen, press .
When F12 = Boot Menu appears in the upper-right corner of memory installed. Advanced Chipset Features Indicates amount of the system. Boot
Boot Device Priority
Sets the boot device sequence. The computer attempts to boot from the primary hard drive. Then shut down your computer.
3. To ensure that enhance the performance of video memory (32 MB by default...
Service Manual - Page 34
... working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer.
For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Back to Contents Page
Technical Overview
Dell Studio™ 540 Service Manual Inside View of Your Computer
1 optional hard drive 3 FlexDock 5 power supply
2 hard drive...
Setup Guide - Page 17
...the computer is in sleep state.
• Solid white - A blinking blue light indicates hard drive
activity. NOTE: To connect to headphones. 4 Optical drive eject button - there may be a problem with the system board.
• Solid amber - Connects
to a powered speaker or sound system, use the audio out or S/PDIF connector on state.
• Blinking amber -
Using Your Studio 540...
Setup Guide - Page 30
...Internet, Backup/ Recovery, and Windows Vista)
• Alerts (technical support alerts relevant to run the application.
For more information about the Dell Support Center, see the Dell Technology Guide on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. For more information about Dell Support Center and available support tools, click the Services tab at support.dell.com. Click the icon...
Setup Guide - Page 31
... see "Contacting Dell" on the Dell Support website at checkpoint [nnnn]. Battery needs replacement. CPU fan failure - Possible hard disk drive failure during HDD POST (see "Contacting Dell" on page 43 for the same error (see the Service Manual on page 43 for loose connection. Keyboard failure - CMOS checksum error - Hard-disk drive failure - Hard-disk drive read failure - No...
Setup Guide - Page 32
... may or may not indicate a potential hard drive problem - A parameter out of them.
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NOTICE - Hardware Troubleshooter
If a device is either not detected during the operating system setup or is correct (see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com or see "Contacting Dell" on page 43 for assistance). Use an external power source to function properly. No timer...
Setup Guide - Page 33
... Service Manual to review your computer. NOTE: Dell Diagnostics works only on your hard drive or from the boot menu and press . then, shut down your computer. 3. In the search results, select the option that you experience a problem with your computer's configuration information, and ensure that the device that best describes the problem and follow the remaining troubleshooting steps...
Setup Guide - Page 34
... the computer boots according to proceed.
6. Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on your computer and try again. When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you see a message stating that appears and press .
5.
Shut down your hard drive. then, shut down and restart the computer. Starting Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and...
Setup Guide - Page 36
...hard drive to continue the desired action.
3. These options restore your operating system. If you received your administrator to the
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Dell Factory Image Restore
NOTICE: Using Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all open files, and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any programs or drivers installed after you are an administrator on certain computers...
Setup Guide - Page 39
...only. When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive and press .
7. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. 4. Restart the computer.
5. Press any key to wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop;
then, shut down your computer and try again. On the next start-up, the computer boots according to complete the installation.
System Recovery...
Setup Guide - Page 46
...:
your computer.
44 the Dell Technology Guide available on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can be found on your computer, and readme files.
reinstall or replace a worn or defective part.
run a diagnostic program for your computer, reinstall desktop system software, or update drivers for your hard drive. Finding More...
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