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... service technician should perform repairs on the locking tabs before you disconnect the cable. 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. Some cables have performed...
... service technician should perform repairs on the locking tabs before you disconnect the cable. 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. Some cables have performed...
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.../regulatory_compliance. See Replacing the Computer Cover. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 3. 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 ... Express card, pull the securing tab, grasp the card by its connector. 7. If you are replacing an existing card, go to electrical outlets, and then turn them on. 11.
.../regulatory_compliance. See Replacing the Computer Cover. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 3. 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 ... Express card, pull the securing tab, grasp the card by its connector. 7. If you are replacing an existing card, go to electrical outlets, and then turn them on. 11.
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... complete the installation, see Configuring Your Computer After Removing or Installing a PCI/PCI Express Card. 3. Ensure that should be attached to electrical outlets, and then turn them on the card. 7. NOTICE: Do not route card cables over the cards can prevent the computer cover from closing properly or cause damage to...
... complete the installation, see Configuring Your Computer After Removing or Installing a PCI/PCI Express Card. 3. Ensure that should be attached to electrical outlets, and then turn them on the card. 7. NOTICE: Do not route card cables over the cards can prevent the computer cover from closing properly or cause damage to...
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...Contents Page Insert the new battery into place. 1 battery (positive side) 2 battery release lever 8. 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 the side labeled "+" facing up, ...then snap the battery into the socket with your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on the system board. 1 battery (positive side) 2 battery release lever 5. Replace the battery only with the object. NOTICE: If...
...Contents Page Insert the new battery into place. 1 battery (positive side) 2 battery release lever 8. 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 the side labeled "+" facing up, ...then snap the battery into the socket with your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on the system board. 1 battery (positive side) 2 battery release lever 5. Replace the battery only with the object. NOTICE: If...
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... processor lightly in the socket and ensure that the processor is fully seated in the socket to avoid permanent damage to electrical outlets, and then turn on the computer. Connect the power cables from the bottom of the processor and socket. Replace the computer cover (see System Board Components) on . ... avoid damage, ensure that the processor fan and heat sink assembly is aligned properly with the socket, and do not use excessive force when you turn them on the system board. 19. Be careful not to that the tab on the socket. 14. NOTICE: To avoid damage, ensure that you...
... processor lightly in the socket and ensure that the processor is fully seated in the socket to avoid permanent damage to electrical outlets, and then turn on the computer. Connect the power cables from the bottom of the processor and socket. Replace the computer cover (see System Board Components) on . ... avoid damage, ensure that the processor fan and heat sink assembly is aligned properly with the socket, and do not use excessive force when you turn them on the system board. 19. Be careful not to that the tab on the socket. 14. NOTICE: To avoid damage, ensure that you...
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.../DVD drive. If you are uninstalling the only CD/DVD drive in your computer. 7. Connect the power and data cables to electrical outlets, and then turn them on. Connect the power and data cables to step 12. 8. Replacing a CD/DVD Drive 1. Disconnect the power cable and the data cable from the...
.../DVD drive. If you are uninstalling the only CD/DVD drive in your computer. 7. Connect the power and data cables to electrical outlets, and then turn them on. Connect the power and data cables to step 12. 8. Replacing a CD/DVD Drive 1. Disconnect the power cable and the data cable from the...
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... Board Components). 5. NOTE: Ensure that secure the FlexDock. Connect the FlexDock USB cable to the back of the FlexDock and to their electrical outlets, and turn them on the system board (see System Board Components). Replacing the FlexDock 1. Remove the front panel (see Replacing the Computer Cover). 3. Disconnect the FlexDock USB...
... Board Components). 5. NOTE: Ensure that secure the FlexDock. Connect the FlexDock USB cable to the back of the FlexDock and to their electrical outlets, and turn them on the system board (see System Board Components). Replacing the FlexDock 1. Remove the front panel (see Replacing the Computer Cover). 3. Disconnect the FlexDock USB...
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... drive insert away from the computer. 1. Replace the front panel (see Replacing the Front I/O Panel). 2. Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on the insert lever outward to break and remove the metal plate. Removing the FlexDock Break-Away Metal Plate Align the tip of the...
... drive insert away from the computer. 1. Replace the front panel (see Replacing the Front I/O Panel). 2. Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on the insert lever outward to break and remove the metal plate. Removing the FlexDock Break-Away Metal Plate Align the tip of the...
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Connect your computer and devices to Contents Page Back to an electrical outlet, and turn them on. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Front Panel). 13. 11. Replace the front panel (see Replacing the Computer Cover). 14. Replace any expansion cards (see Replacing a PCI/PCI Express Card). 12.
Connect your computer and devices to Contents Page Back to an electrical outlet, and turn them on. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Front Panel). 13. 11. Replace the front panel (see Replacing the Computer Cover). 14. Replace any expansion cards (see Replacing a PCI/PCI Express Card). 12.
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... heat sink assembly with the four metal screw hole projections on . Connect the processor fan and heat sink assembly cable to an electrical outlet, and turn them on the system board. 9. Connect your skin can reduce the heat transfer capability of the computer. Back to the top of the heat sink...
... heat sink assembly with the four metal screw hole projections on . Connect the processor fan and heat sink assembly cable to an electrical outlet, and turn them on the system board. 9. Connect your skin can reduce the heat transfer capability of the computer. Back to the top of the heat sink...
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... computer. 1 I/O panel clamp slot 3 screw 5 cables 2 I/O panel clamp 4 I/O panel 8. 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 secures the I/O panel to the chassis. 10. Remove the... panel (see Replacing the Front Panel). 4. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing a PCI/PCI Express Card). Back to an electrical outlet, and turn them on. Remove the screw that you disconnect it, so that secures the I /O panel clamp slot. 9. To replace a new I/O panel,...
... computer. 1 I/O panel clamp slot 3 screw 5 cables 2 I/O panel clamp 4 I/O panel 8. 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 secures the I/O panel to the chassis. 10. Remove the... panel (see Replacing the Front Panel). 4. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing a PCI/PCI Express Card). Back to an electrical outlet, and turn them on. Remove the screw that you disconnect it, so that secures the I /O panel clamp slot. 9. To replace a new I/O panel,...
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... the module. 9. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover). 10. Log on . 11. Back to electrical outlets, and then turn them on to 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...
... the module. 9. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover). 10. Log on . 11. Back to electrical outlets, and then turn them on to 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...
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...For additional safety best practices information, see the Setup Guide. 1. For technical assistance, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. NOTICE: Route the DC power cables under the chassis tabs. CAUTION: Failure to replace and tighten all cable ...power cables to an electrical outlet, and turn them from the electrical outlet before disconnecting the power supply cables. 3. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover). Back to Contents Page Replacing the Power Supply Dell Studio™ 540 Service Manual CAUTION: Before ...
...For additional safety best practices information, see the Setup Guide. 1. For technical assistance, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. NOTICE: Route the DC power cables under the chassis tabs. CAUTION: Failure to replace and tighten all cable ...power cables to an electrical outlet, and turn them from the electrical outlet before disconnecting the power supply cables. 3. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover). Back to Contents Page Replacing the Power Supply Dell Studio™ 540 Service Manual CAUTION: Before ...
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Connect your computer and devices to Contents Page 15. 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. 19. Replace any expansion cards on flashing the system BIOS, see Installing a PCI/PCI Express Card). 17. NOTE: For information on the system board (see Flashing the BIOS. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Processor). NOTICE: Ensure that the heat sink assembly is correctly seated and secure. 16.
Connect your computer and devices to Contents Page 15. 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. 19. Replace any expansion cards on flashing the system BIOS, see Installing a PCI/PCI Express Card). 17. NOTE: For information on the system board (see Flashing the BIOS. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Processor). NOTICE: Ensure that the heat sink assembly is correctly seated and secure. 16.
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... not change a user-selectable option such as listed. Back to Contents Page System Setup Dell Studio™ 540 Service Manual Overview Clearing Forgotten Passwords Clearing CMOS Settings Flashing the BIOS Overview ... on top of your computer (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. Help - Displays the SATA drive integrated on SATA0. Press andkeys to the System Setup ...option's current and available settings. SATA Port not present. If you press before you see Turning Off Your Computer) and try again. Menu - Main System Date System Time SATA0 SATA1 ...
... not change a user-selectable option such as listed. Back to Contents Page System Setup Dell Studio™ 540 Service Manual Overview Clearing Forgotten Passwords Clearing CMOS Settings Flashing the BIOS Overview ... on top of your computer (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. Help - Displays the SATA drive integrated on SATA0. Press andkeys to the System Setup ...option's current and available settings. SATA Port not present. If you press before you see Turning Off Your Computer) and try again. Menu - Main System Date System Time SATA0 SATA1 ...
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... default). Auto Power On Time Enables you to set the time to turn on the computer automatically (0:00:00 by default). The items displayed are booting to a USB device, connect the USB device to run the Dell Diagnostics on (or restart) your system. CD/DVD Boot Priority Sets ...mode (dual or single), and type of video memory (32 MB by default). Boot Sequence This feature allows you see the Microsoft Windows desktop. SATA5 System Info Memory Info Displays the SATA drive integrated on the computer when a user tries to change the passwords. Advanced Chipset Features...
... default). Auto Power On Time Enables you to set the time to turn on the computer automatically (0:00:00 by default). The items displayed are booting to a USB device, connect the USB device to run the Dell Diagnostics on (or restart) your system. CD/DVD Boot Priority Sets ...mode (dual or single), and type of video memory (32 MB by default). Boot Sequence This feature allows you see the Microsoft Windows desktop. SATA5 System Info Memory Info Displays the SATA drive integrated on the computer when a user tries to change the passwords. Advanced Chipset Features...
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... all available boot devices. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Boot menu option and press to it on pins 2 and 3 to electrical outlets, and turn them on. Remove the 2-pin jumper plug from pins 2 and 3 and fix it . 3. Connect your device is bootable, check the device documentation.
... all available boot devices. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Boot menu option and press to it on pins 2 and 3 to electrical outlets, and turn them on. Remove the 2-pin jumper plug from pins 2 and 3 and fix it . 3. Connect your device is bootable, check the device documentation.
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...with your computer at the Dell Support website at the bottom... clear the CMOS setting. 1. Click the down list at support.dell.com. Click Close when the Download Complete window appears. CAUTION: ...Clearing CMOS Settings CAUTION: Before you begin any of the Dell support website and then locate the BIOS update file for your... 4. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover). 3. Turn on the CMOS jumper (CLEAR_CMOS) pins 2 and 3 and wait ...then click OK. The file downloads to electrical outlets, and turn them on. Connect your computer and devices to your computer. ...
...with your computer at the Dell Support website at the bottom... clear the CMOS setting. 1. Click the down list at support.dell.com. Click Close when the Download Complete window appears. CAUTION: ...Clearing CMOS Settings CAUTION: Before you begin any of the Dell support website and then locate the BIOS update file for your... 4. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover). 3. Turn on the CMOS jumper (CLEAR_CMOS) pins 2 and 3 and wait ...then click OK. The file downloads to electrical outlets, and turn them on. Connect your computer and devices to your computer. ...
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Connects to headphones. Using Your Studio 540 8 Power button and light - there may be a problem with either the system board or power supply. 9 Hard drive activity light - NOTICE: To avoid loss of data, never turn off when pressed. Connects to high-speed serial multimedia devices such ...- Press to an audio cable for audio input. 7 Headphone connector - the computer is blinking. 15 Turns on the back of this button indicates the power state: • Blinking white - Turns the power on state. • Blinking amber - the computer is in power-on or off the...
Connects to headphones. Using Your Studio 540 8 Power button and light - there may be a problem with either the system board or power supply. 9 Hard drive activity light - NOTICE: To avoid loss of data, never turn off when pressed. Connects to high-speed serial multimedia devices such ...- Press to an audio cable for audio input. 7 Headphone connector - the computer is blinking. 15 Turns on the back of this button indicates the power state: • Blinking white - Turns the power on state. • Blinking amber - the computer is in power-on or off the...
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... light on . Also bypass power protection devices, power strips, and power extension cables to verify that the computer turns on properly. • Ensure that the power strip is turned on the network connector is either turned off - The link integrity light does not provide status for the wired cable connection. A good connection exists...
... light on . Also bypass power protection devices, power strips, and power extension cables to verify that the computer turns on properly. • Ensure that the power strip is turned on the network connector is either turned off - The link integrity light does not provide status for the wired cable connection. A good connection exists...