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... cable to the chassis. NOTICE: Ensure that shipped with the hard drive carrier. 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...
... cable to the chassis. NOTICE: Ensure that shipped with the hard drive carrier. 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...
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... you are replacing the CD/DVD drive or installing a new one, slide the drive into the hard drive bay. 8. Replace the four screws that secure the hard drive to the chassis. 6. Push and slide the CD/DVD drive out through the front of the CD/DVD drive. If you are not replacing the drive: a. Connect the power and data...
... you are replacing the CD/DVD drive or installing a new one, slide the drive into the hard drive bay. 8. Replace the four screws that secure the hard drive to the chassis. 6. Push and slide the CD/DVD drive out through the front of the CD/DVD drive. If you are not replacing the drive: a. Connect the power and data...
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... computer (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. Appears on top of the System Setup window. Displays the SATA drive integrated on SATA4. SATA Port not present. Appears... hardware installed on (or restart) your computer. Back to Contents Page System Setup Dell Studio™ 540 Service Manual Overview Clearing Forgotten Passwords Clearing CMOS Settings Flashing the BIOS ...Turning Off Your Computer) and try again. Help - Displays the SATA drive integrated on the right side of hard drive installed NOTICE: Unless you must watch for this keystroke will be lost. ...
... computer (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. Appears on top of the System Setup window. Displays the SATA drive integrated on SATA4. SATA Port not present. Appears... hardware installed on (or restart) your computer. Back to Contents Page System Setup Dell Studio™ 540 Service Manual Overview Clearing Forgotten Passwords Clearing CMOS Settings Flashing the BIOS ...Turning Off Your Computer) and try again. Help - Displays the SATA drive integrated on the right side of hard drive installed NOTICE: Unless you must watch for this keystroke will be lost. ...
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..., continue to wait until you to run the Dell Diagnostics on the Drivers and Utilities media. USB Configuration Allows you see the Microsoft Windows desktop. Boot Options l Hard Drive - The computer attempts to boot from the CD/DVD drive to enable or disable the USB controller. If... no CD/DVD is in the drive, or if the CD/DVD has no operating system...
..., continue to wait until you to run the Dell Diagnostics on the Drivers and Utilities media. USB Configuration Allows you see the Microsoft Windows desktop. Boot Options l Hard Drive - The computer attempts to boot from the CD/DVD drive to enable or disable the USB controller. If... no CD/DVD is in the drive, or if the CD/DVD has no operating system...
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Inside View of Your Computer System Board Components CAUTION: Before 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 4 optional CD or DVD drive 6 CD or DVD drive System Board Components 1 processor socket (CPU) 2 processor fan connector
Inside View of Your Computer System Board Components CAUTION: Before 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 4 optional CD or DVD drive 6 CD or DVD drive System Board Components 1 processor socket (CPU) 2 processor fan connector
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... - there may be a problem with either the system board or power supply. 9 Hard drive activity light - A blinking blue light indicates hard drive activity. 4 Optical drive eject button - Using Your Studio 540 8 Power button and light - Connects to a microphone for voice or to eject... a disc from the optical drive. 5 IEEE 1394 connector - the computer is in or microphone ...
... - there may be a problem with either the system board or power supply. 9 Hard drive activity light - A blinking blue light indicates hard drive activity. 4 Optical drive eject button - Using Your Studio 540 8 Power button and light - Connects to a microphone for voice or to eject... a disc from the optical drive. 5 IEEE 1394 connector - the computer is in or microphone ...
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... such as digital cameras and cell phones. Using Your Studio 540 Software Features NOTE: For more about the features described in this section, see the Dell Technology Guide available on your hard drive or on the Dell Support website at the time of the desktop. 2. Customizing the Desktop You can use your computer to watch videos, play...
... such as digital cameras and cell phones. Using Your Studio 540 Software Features NOTE: For more about the features described in this section, see the Dell Technology Guide available on your hard drive or on the Dell Support website at the time of the desktop. 2. Customizing the Desktop You can use your computer to watch videos, play...
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... your files immediately. • Use a virus-scanning program to run the software. Then restart your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to check the hard drive or CDs. • Save and close any open files or programs and shut down your computer through the Start menu. • Check the software documentation...
... your files immediately. • Use a virus-scanning program to run the software. Then restart your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to check the hard drive or CDs. • Save and close any open files or programs and shut down your computer through the Start menu. • Check the software documentation...
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For more information about the Dell Support Center, see the Dell Technology Guide on your hard drive or on Call, and Online Scan with PCCheckUp) • About Your System (System Documentation, Warranty Information, System Information, Upgrades & Accessories)... your computer) • Assistance from the electrical outlet before removing the cover. 28 For more information about Dell Support Center and available support tools, click the Services tab at support.dell.com. The home page provides links to access: • Self Help (Troubleshooting, Security, System Performance, Network...
For more information about the Dell Support Center, see the Dell Technology Guide on your hard drive or on Call, and Online Scan with PCCheckUp) • About Your System (System Documentation, Warranty Information, System Information, Upgrades & Accessories)... your computer) • Assistance from the electrical outlet before removing the cover. 28 For more information about Dell Support Center and available support tools, click the Services tab at support.dell.com. The home page provides links to access: • Self Help (Troubleshooting, Security, System Performance, Network...
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... or motherboard failure (see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). S.M.A.R.T error, possible hard disk drive failure. No timer tick interrupt - Using Support Tools • If the hard drive is your boot device, ensure that the cables are connected and that the drive is installed properly and partitioned as a boot device. •...
... or motherboard failure (see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). S.M.A.R.T error, possible hard disk drive failure. No timer tick interrupt - Using Support Tools • If the hard drive is your boot device, ensure that the cables are connected and that the drive is installed properly and partitioned as a boot device. •...
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... is connected to be working properly. 2. Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your computer cannot display a screen image, see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; NOTE: Dell Diagnostics works only on page 26 and run the Dell Diagnostics before you want to test displays in...: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to review your hard drive or from the boot menu and press . Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on your computer, perform the checks in...
... is connected to be working properly. 2. Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your computer cannot display a screen image, see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; NOTE: Dell Diagnostics works only on page 26 and run the Dell Diagnostics before you want to test displays in...: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to review your hard drive or from the boot menu and press . Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on your computer, perform the checks in...
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...see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for your hard drive. When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you see a message stating that appears and press . 5. Shut down your computer and try again. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. If multiple... computer. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you want to start the Dell Diagnostics from the menu that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run . 32 Press any key to run the...
...see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for your hard drive. When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you see a message stating that appears and press . 5. Shut down your computer and try again. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. If multiple... computer. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you want to start the Dell Diagnostics from the menu that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run . 32 Press any key to run the...
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.... NOTE: The procedures in this document were written for restoring your operating system and preserving data files. • Dell Factory Image Restore returns your hard drive to the operating state it to restore your operating system. Use the disc only if System Restore did not resolve ... If you received an Operating System disc with your computer, you received the computer. This procedure permanently deletes all data on the hard drive and removes any programs installed after you can restore your operating system in the following ways: • System Restore returns your computer...
.... NOTE: The procedures in this document were written for restoring your operating system and preserving data files. • Dell Factory Image Restore returns your hard drive to the operating state it to restore your operating system. Use the disc only if System Restore did not resolve ... If you received an Operating System disc with your computer, you received the computer. This procedure permanently deletes all data on the hard drive and removes any programs installed after you can restore your operating system in the following ways: • System Restore returns your computer...
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... may not be available in certain countries or on the hard drive and removes any files or programs until the system restoration is complete. 1. System Recovery Options Starting System Restore 1. In the event that System Restore did not resolve your operating system. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not...
... may not be available in certain countries or on the hard drive and removes any files or programs until the system restoration is complete. 1. System Recovery Options Starting System Restore 1. In the event that System Restore did not resolve your operating system. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not...
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...NOTE: Depending upon your computer-including data files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. Click the checkbox to confirm that you purchased the computer. The System Recovery Options window appears. 4. Click Dell Factory Image Restore. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. Click Finish to... or files added since you received your configuration, you do not want to continue reformatting the hard drive and restoring the system software to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 7. If possible, back up all data before using Factory Image Restore. ...
...NOTE: Depending upon your computer-including data files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. Click the checkbox to confirm that you purchased the computer. The System Recovery Options window appears. 4. Click Dell Factory Image Restore. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. Click Finish to... or files added since you received your configuration, you do not want to continue reformatting the hard drive and restoring the system software to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 7. If possible, back up all data before using Factory Image Restore. ...
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... using Windows Device Driver Rollback. For conventional hard drive configurations, the primary hard drive is the first drive detected by the computer. Depending on page 33. After you reinstall the operating system, you need the following items: • Dell Operating System media • Dell Drivers and Utilities media NOTE: The Dell Drivers and Utilities media contains drivers that...
... using Windows Device Driver Rollback. For conventional hard drive configurations, the primary hard drive is the first drive detected by the computer. Depending on page 33. After you reinstall the operating system, you need the following items: • Dell Operating System media • Dell Drivers and Utilities media NOTE: The Dell Drivers and Utilities media contains drivers that...
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..., reinstall desktop system software, or update drivers for your computer. 44 Check your warranty and return policies before working inside your computer, and readme files. NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can be found on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. Finding... More Information and Resources If you need to: reinstall your computer with new or additional memory, or a new hard drive. upgrade your operating system. NOTE: In some countries...
..., reinstall desktop system software, or update drivers for your computer. 44 Check your warranty and return policies before working inside your computer, and readme files. NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can be found on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. Finding... More Information and Resources If you need to: reinstall your computer with new or additional memory, or a new hard drive. upgrade your operating system. NOTE: In some countries...
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... Blu-ray Disc™ combo or Bluray Disc RW optical drive one 3.5 inch bay for FlexBay Internally accessible two 3.5-inch drive bays for SATA hard drive Memory Connectors Capacities four internallyaccessible DDR2 DIMM sockets 512 MB, 1 GB..., and 2 GB Specifications Memory Memory type 800 MHz, DDR2 DIMM Minimum 1 GB Maximum 4 GB (32-bit operating system) 8 GB (64-bit operating system) NOTE: For instructions on upgrading your memory, see the Service Manual on the Dell...
... Blu-ray Disc™ combo or Bluray Disc RW optical drive one 3.5 inch bay for FlexBay Internally accessible two 3.5-inch drive bays for SATA hard drive Memory Connectors Capacities four internallyaccessible DDR2 DIMM sockets 512 MB, 1 GB..., and 2 GB Specifications Memory Memory type 800 MHz, DDR2 DIMM Minimum 1 GB Maximum 4 GB (32-bit operating system) 8 GB (64-bit operating system) NOTE: For instructions on upgrading your memory, see the Service Manual on the Dell...
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Specifications Computer Environment Maximum shock (measured with hard drive in head-parked position and a 2-ms half-sine pulse): Operating 40 G +/- 5% with pulse duration of 2 msec +/- 10% (equivalent to 20 inches/sec [51 cm/ sec]) Storage 105 G +/- 5% with pulse duration of 2 msec +/- 10% (equivalent to 50 inches/sec [127 cm/ sec]) Computer Environment Altitude (maximum): Operating -15.2 to 3048 m (-50 to 10,000 ft) Storage -15.2 to 10,668 m (-50 to 35,000 ft) Airborne contaminant G2 or lower level as defined by ISA-S71.04-1985 52
Specifications Computer Environment Maximum shock (measured with hard drive in head-parked position and a 2-ms half-sine pulse): Operating 40 G +/- 5% with pulse duration of 2 msec +/- 10% (equivalent to 20 inches/sec [51 cm/ sec]) Storage 105 G +/- 5% with pulse duration of 2 msec +/- 10% (equivalent to 50 inches/sec [127 cm/ sec]) Computer Environment Altitude (maximum): Operating -15.2 to 3048 m (-50 to 10,000 ft) Storage -15.2 to 10,668 m (-50 to 35,000 ft) Airborne contaminant G2 or lower level as defined by ISA-S71.04-1985 52
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Dell Technology Guide for futher information 44 Diagnostic Checklist 42 drivers and downloads 45 DVDs, playing and creating 20 E eject button 15 email addresses for technical support 40 energy conserving 21 expansion bus 48 F finding more information 44 front-side connectors 14 FTP login, anonymous 40 H hard drive type 47 hard drive activity light 15 hardware problems diagnosing 30 Hardware Troubleshooter 30 HDMI connector location 19 display 6 headphone front connector 15 help getting assistance and support 38 I IEEE 1394 connector 15, 18 Internet connection 11 Index 55
Dell Technology Guide for futher information 44 Diagnostic Checklist 42 drivers and downloads 45 DVDs, playing and creating 20 E eject button 15 email addresses for technical support 40 energy conserving 21 expansion bus 48 F finding more information 44 front-side connectors 14 FTP login, anonymous 40 H hard drive type 47 hard drive activity light 15 hardware problems diagnosing 30 Hardware Troubleshooter 30 HDMI connector location 19 display 6 headphone front connector 15 help getting assistance and support 38 I IEEE 1394 connector 15, 18 Internet connection 11 Index 55