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CAUTION: Do not interrupt the operating system's setup process. NOTE: For optimal performance of your computer, it at support.dell.com. October 2009 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 ... at the time of your computer unusable and you will take some time to reinstall the operating system. These steps are mandatory and may render your original order, you can purchase one at www.dell.com. The Windows setup screens will need an external ...
CAUTION: Do not interrupt the operating system's setup process. NOTE: For optimal performance of your computer, it at support.dell.com. October 2009 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 ... at the time of your computer unusable and you will take some time to reinstall the operating system. These steps are mandatory and may render your original order, you can purchase one at www.dell.com. The Windows setup screens will need an external ...
Microsoft Windows 7: Getting Started Guide
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... external USB modem and to the telephone wall connector before you set up your connection to a wireless router: 1 Ensure that wireless is enabled on your computer. 2 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Click Start → Control Panel 3 Click Network and Sharing Center→ Set up your...
... external USB modem and to the telephone wall connector before you set up your connection to a wireless router: 1 Ensure that wireless is enabled on your computer. 2 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Click Start → Control Panel 3 Click Network and Sharing Center→ Set up your...
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....... 3 Follow the instructions on the Configure Backup wizard. 3 To customize your desktop: 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize, to open the Change the visuals and sounds on your ISP to a new computer: 1 Click Start → Control Panel. 2 In the search box, type...→ System and Security→ Backup and Restore. 2 Click Set up files and folders on your computer window and learn more about your desktop. Transferring Information to a New Computer To transfer information to complete the setup. Backing Up Your Data It is recommended that you do not ...
....... 3 Follow the instructions on the Configure Backup wizard. 3 To customize your desktop: 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize, to open the Change the visuals and sounds on your ISP to a new computer: 1 Click Start → Control Panel. 2 In the search box, type...→ System and Security→ Backup and Restore. 2 Click Set up files and folders on your computer window and learn more about your desktop. Transferring Information to a New Computer To transfer information to complete the setup. Backing Up Your Data It is recommended that you do not ...
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...Restart the computer. 5 When the DELL logo appears...Dell Inc. Reproduction of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other than its own. Dell Inc. On the next start-up, the computer... boots according to wait until you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. All rights reserved. is subject to complete. Microsoft, and Windows are trademarks of Dell Inc. then, shut down your computer... and try again. 4 NOTE: The next steps change without the written permission of Dell...Dell and the DELL...
...Restart the computer. 5 When the DELL logo appears...Dell Inc. Reproduction of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other than its own. Dell Inc. On the next start-up, the computer... boots according to wait until you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. All rights reserved. is subject to complete. Microsoft, and Windows are trademarks of Dell Inc. then, shut down your computer... and try again. 4 NOTE: The next steps change without the written permission of Dell...Dell and the DELL...
Service Manual
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... subject to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Dell Studio are either potential damage to hardware or loss of these materials in any proprietary interest in the United States and... change without the written permission of Microsoft Corporation in trademarks and trade names other countries. 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 ...
... subject to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Dell Studio are either potential damage to hardware or loss of these materials in any proprietary interest in the United States and... change without the written permission of Microsoft Corporation in trademarks and trade names other countries. 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 ...
Service Manual
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... open programs before you pull connectors apart, keep them off. As you begin working inside the computer. 1. Back to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell Studio™ 540 Service Manual Technical Specifications Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Safety Instructions This chapter provides procedures for about 4 seconds to ground the system board. l A component can...
... open programs before you pull connectors apart, keep them off. As you begin working inside the computer. 1. Back to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell Studio™ 540 Service Manual Technical Specifications Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Safety Instructions This chapter provides procedures for about 4 seconds to ground the system board. l A component can...
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While you work, periodically touch an unpainted metal surface to Contents Page NOTICE: Before touching anything inside your computer, ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface, such as the metal at the back of the computer. Back to dissipate static electricity, which could harm internal components.
While you work, periodically touch an unpainted metal surface to Contents Page NOTICE: Before touching anything inside your computer, ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface, such as the metal at the back of the computer. Back to dissipate static electricity, which could harm internal components.
Service Manual
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...11. Replace the card retention bracket. Remove the computer cover (see the Setup Guide. 2. Follow the procedures in a secure place. 1 card retention bracket 2 filler bracket 6. Back to Contents Page Replacing a PCI/PCI Express Card Dell Studio™ 540 Service Manual Removing a PCI/PCI... Express Card Installing a PCI/PCI Express Card Replacing the Card Retention Bracket Configuring Your Computer After Removing or Installing a PCI/PCI Express Card CAUTION: Before ...
...11. Replace the card retention bracket. Remove the computer cover (see the Setup Guide. 2. Follow the procedures in a secure place. 1 card retention bracket 2 filler bracket 6. Back to Contents Page Replacing a PCI/PCI Express Card Dell Studio™ 540 Service Manual Removing a PCI/PCI... Express Card Installing a PCI/PCI Express Card Replacing the Card Retention Bracket Configuring Your Computer After Removing or Installing a PCI/PCI Express Card CAUTION: Before ...
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...card 5 bracket within slot 2 fully-seated card 4 alignment guide 6 bracket caught outside of slot 9. To complete the installation, see Configuring Your Computer After Removing or Installing a PCI/PCI Express Card. NOTE: If you are installing a PCI Express card into the x16 connector, ensure that ... Retention Bracket. NOTICE: Do not route card cables over the cards can prevent the computer cover from closing properly or cause damage to the card. Replace the computer cover, reconnect the computer and devices to create a card-slot opening. 6. See the documentation for the card...
...card 5 bracket within slot 2 fully-seated card 4 alignment guide 6 bracket caught outside of slot 9. To complete the installation, see Configuring Your Computer After Removing or Installing a PCI/PCI Express Card. NOTE: If you are installing a PCI Express card into the x16 connector, ensure that ... Retention Bracket. NOTICE: Do not route card cables over the cards can prevent the computer cover from closing properly or cause damage to the card. Replace the computer cover, reconnect the computer and devices to create a card-slot opening. 6. See the documentation for the card...
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...system setup (see the documentation that : l The guide clamp is aligned with the guide notch. Connect the network cable to the computer's back panel connector Network Card 1. For information on location of connectors, see System Setup). 2. Connect the external audio devices to ... alignment guide. 1 alignment guide 3 alignment bar 5 guide clamps (2) 2 filler bracket 4 card retention bracket 6 guide notchs (2) Configuring Your Computer After Removing or Installing a PCI/PCI Express Card NOTE: For information on installing drivers and software for your card, see System Setup). 2. ...
...system setup (see the documentation that : l The guide clamp is aligned with the guide notch. Connect the network cable to the computer's back panel connector Network Card 1. For information on location of connectors, see System Setup). 2. Connect the external audio devices to ... alignment guide. 1 alignment guide 3 alignment bar 5 guide clamps (2) 2 filler bracket 4 card retention bracket 6 guide notchs (2) Configuring Your Computer After Removing or Installing a PCI/PCI Express Card NOTE: For information on installing drivers and software for your card, see System Setup). 2. ...
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... off the socket or by the manufacturer. Replace the computer cover (see System Board Components). Connect your computer and devices to touch the system board with your computer, read the safety information that shipped with the object. Back to Contents Page Replacing the Battery Dell Studio™ 540 Service Manual CAUTION: Before working inside your...
... off the socket or by the manufacturer. Replace the computer cover (see System Board Components). Connect your computer and devices to touch the system board with your computer, read the safety information that shipped with the object. Back to Contents Page Replacing the Battery Dell Studio™ 540 Service Manual CAUTION: Before working inside your...
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..., perform the removal procedure in reverse order. Back to Contents Page Replacing the Computer Cover Dell Studio™ 540 Service Manual CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that sufficient space exists to Contents Page Remove the two thumbscrews. 1 computer cover 3 thumbscrews (2) 2 front of electric shock, laceration by moving fan blades or...
..., perform the removal procedure in reverse order. Back to Contents Page Replacing the Computer Cover Dell Studio™ 540 Service Manual CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that sufficient space exists to Contents Page Remove the two thumbscrews. 1 computer cover 3 thumbscrews (2) 2 front of electric shock, laceration by moving fan blades or...
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.... Disconnect the power cables from the tab that the socket is required for the new processor. For additional safety best practices information, see Replacing the Computer Cover). Press and push the release lever down and out to release it . 3. Open the processor cover. 1 processor cover 2 processor 3 socket 4 ... (see the Setup Guide. 1. Unpack the new processor, be very hot during normal operation. Back to Contents Page Replacing the Processor Dell Studio™ 540 Service Manual CAUTION: Before working inside the socket or allow any objects to fall on the pins in the socket.
.... Disconnect the power cables from the tab that the socket is required for the new processor. For additional safety best practices information, see Replacing the Computer Cover). Press and push the release lever down and out to release it . 3. Open the processor cover. 1 processor cover 2 processor 3 socket 4 ... (see the Setup Guide. 1. Unpack the new processor, be very hot during normal operation. Back to Contents Page Replacing the Processor Dell Studio™ 540 Service Manual CAUTION: Before working inside the socket or allow any objects to fall on the pins in the socket.
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...use excessive force when you install the processor. 12. New thermal grease is critical for optimal processor operation. 16. If the release lever on the computer. Be careful not to electrical outlets, and then turn on the socket is positioned correctly. 13. NOTICE: Ensure that position. NOTICE: Ensure that... is not fully extended, move it into place to Contents Page Connect the power cables from the bottom of the heat sink. Connect your computer and devices to touch or bend the pins on the system board. 19. Align the pin-1 corners of the processor. 17. Set the...
...use excessive force when you install the processor. 12. New thermal grease is critical for optimal processor operation. 16. If the release lever on the computer. Be careful not to electrical outlets, and then turn on the socket is positioned correctly. 13. NOTICE: Ensure that position. NOTICE: Ensure that... is not fully extended, move it into place to Contents Page Connect the power cables from the bottom of the heat sink. Connect your computer and devices to touch or bend the pins on the system board. 19. Align the pin-1 corners of the processor. 17. Set the...
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... begin this time, disconnect the other end of the computer. Slide the drive out towards the back of the data cable from the hard drive. NOTICE: Ensure that you are replacing a hard drive that contains data you want to Contents Page Replacing Drives Dell Studio™ 540 Service Manual Replacing a Hard Drive Replacing...
... begin this time, disconnect the other end of the computer. Slide the drive out towards the back of the data cable from the hard drive. NOTICE: Ensure that you are replacing a hard drive that contains data you want to Contents Page Replacing Drives Dell Studio™ 540 Service Manual Replacing a Hard Drive Replacing...
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... procedures in the hard drive bay. 9. Disconnect the power cable and the data cable from the system board and set it is configured for your computer. 7. Push and slide the CD/DVD drive out through the front of the CD/DVD drive. If you are not replacing the drive: a. b.... 6. Replace the four screws that it aside. 5. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Front Panel). 1 custom 2 screw holes in 3 system board connector (any screws (2) the CD/DVD drive available connector SATA0, SATA1, ...
... procedures in the hard drive bay. 9. Disconnect the power cable and the data cable from the system board and set it is configured for your computer. 7. Push and slide the CD/DVD drive out through the front of the CD/DVD drive. If you are not replacing the drive: a. b.... 6. Replace the four screws that it aside. 5. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Front Panel). 1 custom 2 screw holes in 3 system board connector (any screws (2) the CD/DVD drive available connector SATA0, SATA1, ...
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...the FlexDock and from its packaging. 9. Align the screw holes in the FlexDock. 11. Connect the FlexDock USB cable to the back of the computer. 7. NOTE: If you installed a new drive, see the documentation that came with the screw holes in the FlexDock with the drive for ... devices to the internal USB connector (F_USB1) on installing any software required for drive operation. Remove the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover). 14. Remove the two screws securing the FlexDock. 6. Gently slide the FlexDock into place in Before You Begin. 2. NOTE: Ensure that...
...the FlexDock and from its packaging. 9. Align the screw holes in the FlexDock. 11. Connect the FlexDock USB cable to the back of the computer. 7. NOTE: If you installed a new drive, see the documentation that came with the screw holes in the FlexDock with the drive for ... devices to the internal USB connector (F_USB1) on installing any software required for drive operation. Remove the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover). 14. Remove the two screws securing the FlexDock. 6. Gently slide the FlexDock into place in Before You Begin. 2. NOTE: Ensure that...
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...Inserts NOTICE: To comply with the slot on the insert lever outward to release the lock. 3. Remove the front panel (see Replacing the Computer Cover). 15. Gently press on the break-away metal plate and rotate the screwdriver outwards to electrical outlets, and then turn them on. ...insert until it is recommended that you replace the FlexDock drive insert whenever the FlexDock drive is removed from the front panel. 4. Connect your computer and devices to break and remove the metal plate. 13. To replace the FlexDock drive insert, align the FlexDock drive insert in place. 1...
...Inserts NOTICE: To comply with the slot on the insert lever outward to release the lock. 3. Remove the front panel (see Replacing the Computer Cover). 15. Gently press on the break-away metal plate and rotate the screwdriver outwards to electrical outlets, and then turn them on. ...insert until it is recommended that you replace the FlexDock drive insert whenever the FlexDock drive is removed from the front panel. 4. Connect your computer and devices to break and remove the metal plate. 13. To replace the FlexDock drive insert, align the FlexDock drive insert in place. 1...
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... remove the existing Media Card Reader from the system board (F_USB4). 6. Replace and tighten the screw that secures the Media Card Reader to computer problems. 5. NOTICE: To comply with FCC regulations, it , so that you replace the drive panel insert whenever the FlexDock is connected to...Reader, align and slide the Media Card Reader clamp into the Media Card Reader clamp slot. 9. NOTICE: Carefully note the routing of the computer 2 drive panel insert (optional) Replacing the Media Card Reader 1. Remove any expansion cards (see Replacing a PCI/PCI Express Card). Reconnect the...
... remove the existing Media Card Reader from the system board (F_USB4). 6. Replace and tighten the screw that secures the Media Card Reader to computer problems. 5. NOTICE: To comply with FCC regulations, it , so that you replace the drive panel insert whenever the FlexDock is connected to...Reader, align and slide the Media Card Reader clamp into the Media Card Reader clamp slot. 9. NOTICE: Carefully note the routing of the computer 2 drive panel insert (optional) Replacing the Media Card Reader 1. Remove any expansion cards (see Replacing a PCI/PCI Express Card). Reconnect the...
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Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Front Panel). 13. Back to an electrical outlet, and turn them on. Connect your computer and devices to Contents Page Replace the front panel (see Replacing the Computer Cover). 14. 11. Replace any expansion cards (see Replacing a PCI/PCI Express Card). 12.
Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Front Panel). 13. Back to an electrical outlet, and turn them on. Connect your computer and devices to Contents Page Replace the front panel (see Replacing the Computer Cover). 14. 11. Replace any expansion cards (see Replacing a PCI/PCI Express Card). 12.