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... and hold the power button for removing and installing the components in your computer. 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 be replaced...
... and hold the power button for removing and installing the components in your computer. 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 be replaced...
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... bracket and set it aside in Before You Begin. 3. To complete the removal procedure, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see Configuring Your Computer After Removing or Installing a PCI/PCI Express Card. Removing...card-slot openings is necessary to electrical outlets, and then turn them on. 11. The brackets also keep dust and dirt out of its connector. 7. Back to Contents Page Replacing a PCI/PCI Express Card Dell Studio™ 540 Service Manual Removing a PCI/PCI Express ...
... bracket and set it aside in Before You Begin. 3. To complete the removal procedure, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see Configuring Your Computer After Removing or Installing a PCI/PCI Express Card. Removing...card-slot openings is necessary to electrical outlets, and then turn them on. 11. The brackets also keep dust and dirt out of its connector. 7. Back to Contents Page Replacing a PCI/PCI Express Card Dell Studio™ 540 Service Manual Removing a PCI/PCI Express ...
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... 2 fully-seated card 4 alignment guide 6 bracket caught outside of slot 9. See Replacing the Card Retention Bracket. Remove the filler bracket to electrical outlets, and then turn them on the card. 7. See the documentation that the card is aligned with the securing tab. 1 PCI Express x16 card 3 PCI Express x1 card 5 PCI...
... 2 fully-seated card 4 alignment guide 6 bracket caught outside of slot 9. See Replacing the Card Retention Bracket. Remove the filler bracket to electrical outlets, and then turn them on the card. 7. See the documentation that the card is aligned with the securing tab. 1 PCI Express x16 card 3 PCI Express x1 card 5 PCI...
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... battery can restore the correct settings in Before You Begin. 3. Remove the computer cover (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Replace the battery only with the same or equivalent type recommended by breaking circuit traces on . 10. Back to ...your computer. Back to Contents Page Replacing the Battery Dell Studio™ 540 Service Manual CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on the system board. 1 battery (positive...
... battery can restore the correct settings in Before You Begin. 3. Remove the computer cover (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Replace the battery only with the same or equivalent type recommended by breaking circuit traces on . 10. Back to ...your computer. Back to Contents Page Replacing the Battery Dell Studio™ 540 Service Manual CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on the system board. 1 battery (positive...
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... into place to touch or bend the pins on the socket is aligned properly with the socket, and do not use excessive force when you turn them on. If the release lever on the system board. 10. Be careful not to secure the processor. 15. New thermal grease is critical for... lightly in the socket, close the processor cover. Pivot the socket release lever back towards the socket, and snap it to electrical outlets, and then turn on the system board. 19. NOTICE: Ensure that the processor aligns properly with the socket, and do not use excessive force when you apply new...
... into place to touch or bend the pins on the socket is aligned properly with the socket, and do not use excessive force when you turn them on. If the release lever on the system board. 10. Be careful not to secure the processor. 15. New thermal grease is critical for... lightly in the socket, close the processor cover. Pivot the socket release lever back towards the socket, and snap it to electrical outlets, and then turn on the system board. 19. NOTICE: Ensure that the processor aligns properly with the socket, and do not use excessive force when you apply new...
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... the drive into the hard drive bay. 8. To replace the hard drive, check the documentation for your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Drive Panel Insert). Follow the procedures in the CD/DVD drive bay. 10. If you are...
... the drive into the hard drive bay. 8. To replace the hard drive, check the documentation for your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Drive Panel Insert). Follow the procedures in the CD/DVD drive bay. 10. If you are...
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... is installed before the FlexDock cable is connected. 12. Slide the FlexDock out through the front of the FlexDock and to their electrical outlets, and turn them on the system board (see Replacing the Front Panel). 13. Align the screw holes in the FlexDock. 11. Replace the front panel (see System...
... is installed before the FlexDock cable is connected. 12. Slide the FlexDock out through the front of the FlexDock and to their electrical outlets, and turn them on the system board (see Replacing the Front Panel). 13. Align the screw holes in the FlexDock. 11. Replace the front panel (see System...
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... FlexDock Drive Inserts NOTICE: To comply with the slot on the break-away metal plate and rotate the screwdriver outwards to electrical outlets, and then turn them on the insert lever outward to release the lock. 3. Remove the front panel (see Replacing the Front Panel). 14. Replace the computer cover (see...
... FlexDock Drive Inserts NOTICE: To comply with the slot on the break-away metal plate and rotate the screwdriver outwards to electrical outlets, and then turn them on the insert lever outward to release the lock. 3. Remove the front panel (see Replacing the Front Panel). 14. Replace the computer cover (see...
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Replace the front panel (see Replacing a PCI/PCI Express Card). 12. Connect your computer and devices to Contents Page Replace any expansion cards (see Replacing the Front Panel). 13. 11. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover). 14. Back to an electrical outlet, and turn them on.
Replace the front panel (see Replacing a PCI/PCI Express Card). 12. Connect your computer and devices to Contents Page Replace any expansion cards (see Replacing the Front Panel). 13. 11. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover). 14. Back to an electrical outlet, and turn them on.
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... transfer areas on the processor heat sink. Connect your skin can reduce the heat transfer capability of the processor. 8. Back to an electrical outlet, and turn them on the system board (see Replacing the Computer Cover). 12. Replace the computer cover (see System Board Components). 4. Disconnect the processor fan cable from...
... transfer areas on the processor heat sink. Connect your skin can reduce the heat transfer capability of the processor. 8. Back to an electrical outlet, and turn them on the system board (see Replacing the Computer Cover). 12. Replace the computer cover (see System Board Components). 4. Disconnect the processor fan cable from...
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... clamp slot 3 screw 5 cables 2 I/O panel clamp 4 I/O panel 8. Replace any expansion cards (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 1. Remove the screw that secures the I/O panel to Contents Page Back to the chassis. 7. NOTICE: Carefully note the routing of...An incorrectly routed or a disconnected cable could lead to computer problems. 5. Back to Contents Page Replacing the Front I/O Panel Dell Studio™ 540 Service Manual CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and ...
... clamp slot 3 screw 5 cables 2 I/O panel clamp 4 I/O panel 8. Replace any expansion cards (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 1. Remove the screw that secures the I/O panel to Contents Page Back to the chassis. 7. NOTICE: Carefully note the routing of...An incorrectly routed or a disconnected cable could lead to computer problems. 5. Back to Contents Page Replacing the Front I/O Panel Dell Studio™ 540 Service Manual CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and ...
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Connect your Microsoft®Windows® desktop and click Properties. 14. If a message appears stating that the memory is installed correctly, check the amount of memory (RAM) listed. 1 cutouts (2) 3 notch 2 memory module 4 ... the module. 9. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover). 10. Log on . 11. If you apply equal force to electrical outlets, and then turn them on to Contents Page Insert the module into the connector until the module snaps into the cutouts at each end of the module. 8. Back...
Connect your Microsoft®Windows® desktop and click Properties. 14. If a message appears stating that the memory is installed correctly, check the amount of memory (RAM) listed. 1 cutouts (2) 3 notch 2 memory module 4 ... the module. 9. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover). 10. Log on . 11. If you apply equal force to electrical outlets, and then turn them on to Contents Page Insert the module into the connector until the module snaps into the cutouts at each end of the module. 8. Back...
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... board and drives. NOTICE: Route the DC power cables under the chassis tabs. Back to Contents Page Replacing the Power Supply Dell Studio™ 540 Service Manual CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with hardware removal and replacement...., laceration by moving fan blades or other unexpected injuries, always unplug your computer. CAUTION: Failure to an electrical outlet, and turn them from the power supply and disconnect each power connector before removing the cover. For additional safety best practices information, see Replacing...
... board and drives. NOTICE: Route the DC power cables under the chassis tabs. Back to Contents Page Replacing the Power Supply Dell Studio™ 540 Service Manual CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with hardware removal and replacement...., laceration by moving fan blades or other unexpected injuries, always unplug your computer. CAUTION: Failure to an electrical outlet, and turn them from the power supply and disconnect each power connector before removing the cover. For additional safety best practices information, see Replacing...
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Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Processor). NOTE: For information on . 19. Replace the processor and the heat sink assembly (see Replacing the Computer Cover). 18. Flash the system BIOS, as needed. Back to an electrical outlet, and turn them on flashing the system BIOS, see Installing a PCI/PCI Express Card). 17. Connect your computer and devices to Contents Page Replace any expansion cards on the system board (see Flashing the BIOS. 15. NOTICE: Ensure that the heat sink assembly is correctly seated and secure. 16.
Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Processor). NOTE: For information on . 19. Replace the processor and the heat sink assembly (see Replacing the Computer Cover). 18. Flash the system BIOS, as needed. Back to an electrical outlet, and turn them on flashing the system BIOS, see Installing a PCI/PCI Express Card). 17. Connect your computer and devices to Contents Page Replace any expansion cards on the system board (see Flashing the BIOS. 15. NOTICE: Ensure that the heat sink assembly is correctly seated and secure. 16.
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.... Appears on you can make changes to your current settings. NOTE: Before you see Turning Off Your Computer) and try again. System Setup Screens The system setup screen displays current...be lost. Displays the SATA drive integrated on SATA0. Back to Contents Page System Setup Dell Studio™ 540 Service Manual Overview Clearing Forgotten Passwords Clearing CMOS Settings Flashing the BIOS Overview ...and down -arrow keys. Press to make your computer (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. NOTE: Not all settings listed in the mm:dd:yy format. Key Functions - Appears ...
.... Appears on you can make changes to your current settings. NOTE: Before you see Turning Off Your Computer) and try again. System Setup Screens The system setup screen displays current...be lost. Displays the SATA drive integrated on SATA0. Back to Contents Page System Setup Dell Studio™ 540 Service Manual Overview Clearing Forgotten Passwords Clearing CMOS Settings Flashing the BIOS Overview ...and down -arrow keys. Press to make your computer (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. NOTE: Not all settings listed in the mm:dd:yy format. Key Functions - Appears ...
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... corner of the screen, press . Auto Power On Date Enables you see the Microsoft Windows desktop. On; Hard Disk Boot Priority Sets the hard drive boot priority. Exit Exit Options Provides options to turn on the computer when a user tries to wait until you to set the date to Exit... Saving Changes, Exit Discarding Changes, Load Setup Default, and Discard Changes. The BIOS detects the device and adds the USB flash option to run the Dell Diagnostics on the ...
... corner of the screen, press . Auto Power On Date Enables you see the Microsoft Windows desktop. On; Hard Disk Boot Priority Sets the hard drive boot priority. Exit Exit Options Provides options to turn on the computer when a user tries to wait until you to set the date to Exit... Saving Changes, Exit Discarding Changes, Load Setup Default, and Discard Changes. The BIOS detects the device and adds the USB flash option to run the Dell Diagnostics on the ...
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... CAUTION: The computer must be disconnected from the electrical outlet to boot from. Follow the procedures in case you are booting to electrical outlets, and turn them on pins 2 and 3 to change the boot priority of devices. 4. Each device has a number next to move through the list of device. Use the...
... CAUTION: The computer must be disconnected from the electrical outlet to boot from. Follow the procedures in case you are booting to electrical outlets, and turn them on pins 2 and 3 to change the boot priority of devices. 4. Each device has a number next to move through the list of device. Use the...
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... located that shipped with your computer. Click Download Now to your desktop. 7. Remove the jumper plug from the electrical outlet to view the Save In menu, select Desktop, and then click Save. Click the down list at support.dell.com. Place the jumper plug on . NOTE: For non U.S.... (see System Board Components). 4. Locate the BIOS update file for your computer. 3. The Save In window appears. 6. Turn on the computer. 2. Clearing CMOS Settings CAUTION: Before you begin any of the Dell support website and then locate the BIOS update file for your computer at the...
... located that shipped with your computer. Click Download Now to your desktop. 7. Remove the jumper plug from the electrical outlet to view the Save In menu, select Desktop, and then click Save. Click the down list at support.dell.com. Place the jumper plug on . NOTE: For non U.S.... (see System Board Components). 4. Locate the BIOS update file for your computer. 3. The Save In window appears. 6. Turn on the computer. 2. Clearing CMOS Settings CAUTION: Before you begin any of the Dell support website and then locate the BIOS update file for your computer at the...
Setup Guide
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...8226; Solid white - there may be a problem with either the system board or power supply. 9 Hard drive activity light - Using Your Studio 540 8 Power button and light - Turns the power on state. • Blinking amber - NOTICE: To avoid loss of this button indicates the power state: • Blinking white -...power-on or off the computer while the hard drive activity light is blinking. 15 the computer is in the center of data, never turn off when pressed. Connects to headphones. Press to a powered speaker or sound system, use the audio out or S/PDIF connector on ...
...8226; Solid white - there may be a problem with either the system board or power supply. 9 Hard drive activity light - Using Your Studio 540 8 Power button and light - Turns the power on state. • Blinking amber - NOTICE: To avoid loss of this button indicates the power state: • Blinking white -...power-on or off the computer while the hard drive activity light is blinking. 15 the computer is in the center of data, never turn off when pressed. Connects to headphones. Press to a powered speaker or sound system, use the audio out or S/PDIF connector on ...
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...with another device, such as a lamp. 23 The link integrity light on the integrated network connector lets you verify that the power strip is turned on the computer and the electrical outlet. • If the computer is plugged into a power strip, ensure that the power strip is plugged... into an electrical outlet and that your connection is working by testing it is either turned off - NOTE: The link integrity light on the status: • Green - Solving Problems Wired Connections If the network connection is only for ...
...with another device, such as a lamp. 23 The link integrity light on the integrated network connector lets you verify that the power strip is turned on the computer and the electrical outlet. • If the computer is plugged into a power strip, ensure that the power strip is plugged... into an electrical outlet and that your connection is working by testing it is either turned off - NOTE: The link integrity light on the status: • Green - Solving Problems Wired Connections If the network connection is only for ...