Microsoft Windows 7: Getting Started Guide
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... wait until you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other than its own. Trademarks used in trademarks and trade names other software. Information in the U.S.A. To reinstall Windows 7: 1 Save and close any open programs. 2 Insert the Operating System disc. 3 Click Exit if the Install Windows message appears. 4 Restart the computer. 5 When the DELL logo appears, press immediately.
... wait until you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other than its own. Trademarks used in trademarks and trade names other software. Information in the U.S.A. To reinstall Windows 7: 1 Save and close any open programs. 2 Insert the Operating System disc. 3 Click Exit if the Install Windows message appears. 4 Restart the computer. 5 When the DELL logo appears, press immediately.
Service Manual
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... of Dell Inc. Dell Studio™ Slim 540s Service Manual Technical Overview Before You Begin Replacing the Computer Cover Replacing the Support Bracket Replacing the Front Panel Replacing Memory Module(s) Replacing PCI/PCI Express Card(s) Replacing Drives Replacing Fans Replacing the Front I/O Panel Replacing the Processor Replacing the System Board Replacing the Power Supply Replacing the Battery Replacing the Rubber Foot System Setup Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of data and tells you how to avoid the problem...
... of Dell Inc. Dell Studio™ Slim 540s Service Manual Technical Overview Before You Begin Replacing the Computer Cover Replacing the Support Bracket Replacing the Front Panel Replacing Memory Module(s) Replacing PCI/PCI Express Card(s) Replacing Drives Replacing Fans Replacing the Front I/O Panel Replacing the Processor Replacing the System Board Replacing the Power Supply Replacing the Battery Replacing the Rubber Foot System Setup Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of data and tells you how to avoid the problem...
Service Manual
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Back to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell Studio™ Slim 540s Service Manual Technical Specifications Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Safety Instructions This chapter provides procedures for about 4 seconds to turn them evenly aligned to avoid bending any connector pins. Unless otherwise noted, each procedure assumes that shipped with your operating system, press and hold the power button while the system is unplugged to...
Back to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell Studio™ Slim 540s Service Manual Technical Specifications Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Safety Instructions This chapter provides procedures for about 4 seconds to turn them evenly aligned to avoid bending any connector pins. Unless otherwise noted, each procedure assumes that shipped with your operating system, press and hold the power button while the system is unplugged to...
Service Manual
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... If you are installing a new rubber foot, remove the double-sided glue attached to the rubber foot. 4. To replace the rubber foot, align and press the rubber foot into the hole in the rubber foot. 1 rubber foot slot 3 rubber foot pin 2 rubber foot Replacing the Rubber Foot...side with your computer. Back to Contents Page Replacing the Rubber Foot Dell Studio™ Slim 540s Service Manual Replacing the Rubber Foot on the Side of Your Computer Replacing the Rubber Foot on the Bottom of Your Computer CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped ...
... If you are installing a new rubber foot, remove the double-sided glue attached to the rubber foot. 4. To replace the rubber foot, align and press the rubber foot into the hole in the rubber foot. 1 rubber foot slot 3 rubber foot pin 2 rubber foot Replacing the Rubber Foot...side with your computer. Back to Contents Page Replacing the Rubber Foot Dell Studio™ Slim 540s Service Manual Replacing the Rubber Foot on the Side of Your Computer Replacing the Rubber Foot on the Bottom of Your Computer CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped ...
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..., disconnect any cables connected to Contents Page Replacing PCI/PCI Express Card(s) Dell Studio™ Slim 540s Service Manual Removing a PCI/PCI Express Card Installing a PCI/PCI Express Card Configuring Your Computer After Removing or Installing a PCI/PCI Express Card CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that : l The guide clamp is necessary to seat it on . 11. If you are replacing an existing card, go to electrical outlets, and then turn them on its slot ensuring that shipped...
..., disconnect any cables connected to Contents Page Replacing PCI/PCI Express Card(s) Dell Studio™ Slim 540s Service Manual Removing a PCI/PCI Express Card Installing a PCI/PCI Express Card Configuring Your Computer After Removing or Installing a PCI/PCI Express Card CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that : l The guide clamp is necessary to seat it on . 11. If you are replacing an existing card, go to electrical outlets, and then turn them on its slot ensuring that shipped...
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... and devices to Enabled. 3. Enter system setup (see System Setup). 2. Enter system setup (see System Setup). 2. Go to Integrated Peripherals and select Onboard LAN Controller, and then change the setting to electrical outlets, and then turn them on location of connectors, see Configuring Your Computer After Removing or Installing a PCI/PCI Express Card. Connect the network cable to the computer's back panel connectors. For information on installing drivers and software for information about the card's cable connections. 11. Connect the external audio devices to the...
... and devices to Enabled. 3. Enter system setup (see System Setup). 2. Enter system setup (see System Setup). 2. Go to Integrated Peripherals and select Onboard LAN Controller, and then change the setting to electrical outlets, and then turn them on location of connectors, see Configuring Your Computer After Removing or Installing a PCI/PCI Express Card. Connect the network cable to the computer's back panel connectors. For information on installing drivers and software for information about the card's cable connections. 11. Connect the external audio devices to the...
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... Contents Page Replacing the Battery Dell Studio™ Slim 540s 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 side) 2 battery release lever 5. Remove the computer cover (see System Setup) and restore the settings you attempt to touch the system board with the object. Discard used batteries according to...
... Contents Page Replacing the Battery Dell Studio™ Slim 540s 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 side) 2 battery release lever 5. Remove the computer cover (see System Setup) and restore the settings you attempt to touch the system board with the object. Discard used batteries according to...
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Back to Contents Page Replacing the Computer Cover Dell Studio™ Slim 540s Service Manual CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer on the bottom of the computer cover with the cover removed-at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Follow the procedures in a secure location. 6. Lay your computer. To replace the computer cover, align the tabs on its side with...
Back to Contents Page Replacing the Computer Cover Dell Studio™ Slim 540s Service Manual CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer on the bottom of the computer cover with the cover removed-at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Follow the procedures in a secure location. 6. Lay your computer. To replace the computer cover, align the tabs on its side with...
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... for technical assistance, see the Setup Guide. 1. Lift up the processor to remove it from the socket, place it aside in Before You Begin. 2. For additional safety best practices information, see System Board Components) on the system board. 4. Disconnect the power cables from the tab that shipped with hardware removal and replacement. Back to Contents Page Replacing the Processor Dell Studio™ Slim 540s Service Manual CAUTION: Before working inside the...
... for technical assistance, see the Setup Guide. 1. Lift up the processor to remove it from the socket, place it aside in Before You Begin. 2. For additional safety best practices information, see System Board Components) on the system board. 4. Disconnect the power cables from the tab that shipped with hardware removal and replacement. Back to Contents Page Replacing the Processor Dell Studio™ Slim 540s Service Manual CAUTION: Before working inside the...
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...) 5 hard drive 7 serial ATA data cable 2 lever 4 power cable 6 slot (2) 4. NOTICE: Ensure that the changes are not replacing the hard drive at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at this time, disconnect the other end of the data cable from the system board and set the Drive to Contents Page Replacing Drives Dell Studio™ Slim 540s Service Manual Replacing the Hard Drive Replacing the Optical Drive Replacing the Media Card Reader Replacing the FlexDock Removing...
...) 5 hard drive 7 serial ATA data cable 2 lever 4 power cable 6 slot (2) 4. NOTICE: Ensure that the changes are not replacing the hard drive at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at this time, disconnect the other end of the data cable from the system board and set the Drive to Contents Page Replacing Drives Dell Studio™ Slim 540s Service Manual Replacing the Hard Drive Replacing the Optical Drive Replacing the Media Card Reader Replacing the FlexDock Removing...
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... to the existing connectors on the system board with hardware removal and replacement. Remove the processor (see the Setup Guide. 1. Remove the eight screws from the system board. 12. NOTE: Jumper settings on the system board (see Replacing PCI/PCI Express Card(s)). Replace the processor (see Replacing the Computer Cover). 3. NOTICE: Carefully note the routing and location of each memory socket so that the memory modules can get very hot during normal operation. Connect the cables that you...
... to the existing connectors on the system board with hardware removal and replacement. Remove the processor (see the Setup Guide. 1. Remove the eight screws from the system board. 12. NOTE: Jumper settings on the system board (see Replacing PCI/PCI Express Card(s)). Replace the processor (see Replacing the Computer Cover). 3. NOTICE: Carefully note the routing and location of each memory socket so that the memory modules can get very hot during normal operation. Connect the cables that you...
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... work incorrectly. SATA port not present. Key Functions - Back to Contents Page System Setup Dell Studio™ Slim 540s Service Manual Overview Clearing Forgotten Passwords Clearing CMOS Settings Flashing the BIOS Overview Use system setup to display, and then press . l Set or change a user-selectable option such as listed. NOTE: Before you use system setup, it to : l Change the system configuration information after you are an expert computer user, do not change , or remove any hardware in your computer and installed devices, the items listed in Options List...
... work incorrectly. SATA port not present. Key Functions - Back to Contents Page System Setup Dell Studio™ Slim 540s Service Manual Overview Clearing Forgotten Passwords Clearing CMOS Settings Flashing the BIOS Overview Use system setup to display, and then press . l Set or change a user-selectable option such as listed. NOTE: Before you use system setup, it to : l Change the system configuration information after you are an expert computer user, do not change , or remove any hardware in your computer and installed devices, the items listed in Options List...
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... amount of diagnostic tests, the previous boot sequence is restored. Power Power Management Setup ACPI Suspend Type Specifies the ACPI suspend type. Hard Disk Boot Priority Sets the hard drive boot priority. The items displayed are booting to a USB connector. 2. CD/DVD Boot Priority Sets the CD/DVD drive boot priority. Boot Options l Hard Drive - To ensure that are booting to a USB device, connect the USB device to a USB memory key, highlight USB Flash Device and press . On completion of video memory (32 MB by default). On the Boot Device Menu choose the device from...
... amount of diagnostic tests, the previous boot sequence is restored. Power Power Management Setup ACPI Suspend Type Specifies the ACPI suspend type. Hard Disk Boot Priority Sets the hard drive boot priority. The items displayed are booting to a USB connector. 2. CD/DVD Boot Priority Sets the CD/DVD drive boot priority. Boot Options l Hard Drive - To ensure that are booting to a USB device, connect the USB device to a USB memory key, highlight USB Flash Device and press . On completion of video memory (32 MB by default). On the Boot Device Menu choose the device from...
Setup Guide
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...Keyboard and Mouse 8 Connect the Network Cable (Optional 9 Connect the Power Cables for Your Display and Computer 10 Press the Power Buttons on Your Computer and Display 10 Windows Vista® Setup 11 Connect to the Internet (Optional 11 Using Your Studio Slim 540s 14 Front View Features 14 Back View Features 17 Back Panel Connectors 18 Software Features 20 Solving Problems 22 Network Problems 22 Power Problems 23 Memory Problems 24 Lockups and Software Problems 25 Using Support Tools 28 Dell Support Center 28 System Messages 29 Hardware Troubleshooter 30 Dell Diagnostics...
...Keyboard and Mouse 8 Connect the Network Cable (Optional 9 Connect the Power Cables for Your Display and Computer 10 Press the Power Buttons on Your Computer and Display 10 Windows Vista® Setup 11 Connect to the Internet (Optional 11 Using Your Studio Slim 540s 14 Front View Features 14 Back View Features 17 Back Panel Connectors 18 Software Features 20 Solving Problems 22 Network Problems 22 Power Problems 23 Memory Problems 24 Lockups and Software Problems 25 Using Support Tools 28 Dell Support Center 28 System Messages 29 Hardware Troubleshooter 30 Dell Diagnostics...
Setup Guide
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... network cable has been securely attached. 9 To attach your computer to a network or broadband device, connect one end of a network cable to the network adapter connector on the back panel of the network cable to either a network port or a broadband device. Do not plug a telephone cable (RJ11 connector) into the network connector. Use only an Ethernet cable (RJ45 connector). Connect the other end of your computer setup, but if you can connect it now. Connect the Network Cable (Optional) Setting Up Your Studio Slim 540s A network connection...
... network cable has been securely attached. 9 To attach your computer to a network or broadband device, connect one end of a network cable to the network adapter connector on the back panel of the network cable to either a network port or a broadband device. Do not plug a telephone cable (RJ11 connector) into the network connector. Use only an Ethernet cable (RJ45 connector). Connect the other end of your computer setup, but if you can connect it now. Connect the Network Cable (Optional) Setting Up Your Studio Slim 540s A network connection...
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... and video files from portable devices, such as MP3 players and handheld entertainment devices, or played and viewed directly on . Customizing the Desktop You can access websites, setup an e-mail account, upload and download files, and so on connected TVs, projectors, and home theater equipment. Optional software applications enable you can customize your desktop to open area of purchase), and DVDs. To access the display properties window...
... and video files from portable devices, such as MP3 players and handheld entertainment devices, or played and viewed directly on . Customizing the Desktop You can access websites, setup an e-mail account, upload and download files, and so on connected TVs, projectors, and home theater equipment. Optional software applications enable you can customize your desktop to open area of purchase), and DVDs. To access the display properties window...
Setup Guide
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...; Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables. • Too many devices connected to a power strip. • Multiple power strips connected to resume normal operation. Memory Problems If you receive an insufficient memory message - • Save and close any open files and exit any open programs you encounter interference that resolves the problem. • See the software documentation for information on removing and replacing memory modules, see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell...
...; Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables. • Too many devices connected to a power strip. • Multiple power strips connected to resume normal operation. Memory Problems If you receive an insufficient memory message - • Save and close any open files and exit any open programs you encounter interference that resolves the problem. • See the software documentation for information on removing and replacing memory modules, see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell...
Setup Guide
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...hard drive problem - Use an external power source to start the Hardware Troubleshooter: 1. This feature can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to function properly. To start the search. Type hardware troubleshooter in the BIOS setup (see "Contacting Dell" on page 42). Click Start → Help and Support. 2. S.M.A.R.T error, possible hard disk drive failure. USB over current error - 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. • Enter...
...hard drive problem - Use an external power source to start the Hardware Troubleshooter: 1. This feature can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to function properly. To start the search. Type hardware troubleshooter in the BIOS setup (see "Contacting Dell" on page 42). Click Start → Help and Support. 2. S.M.A.R.T error, possible hard disk drive failure. USB over current error - 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. • Enter...
Setup Guide
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..., opening and replacing parts of your computer may void your operating system, maintaining peripherals, RAID, Internet, Bluetooth®, networking, and e-mail. learn more about your warranty. the Service Manual on your operating system. the Drivers and Utilities disc. the Dell Technology Guide available on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. upgrade your computer, and readme files. run a diagnostic program for your computer, reinstall desktop system software, or update drivers for your computer with new or...
..., opening and replacing parts of your computer may void your operating system, maintaining peripherals, RAID, Internet, Bluetooth®, networking, and e-mail. learn more about your warranty. the Service Manual on your operating system. the Drivers and Utilities disc. the Dell Technology Guide available on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. upgrade your computer, and readme files. run a diagnostic program for your computer, reinstall desktop system software, or update drivers for your computer with new or...
Setup Guide
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For more information regarding the configuration of your computer, click Start → Help and Support and select the option to view information about your computer. Processor Type Intel® Celeron® L2 cache 512 KB Intel Pentium® Dual-Core Intel Core™2 Duo 1 MB 2 MB/3 MB/4 MB/ 6 MB Intel Core2 Quad 6 MB/8 MB/12 MB 46 NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating drivers for, and upgrading your computer. Specifications Computer Model Studio Slim 540s This section provides basic information that you may vary by region.
For more information regarding the configuration of your computer, click Start → Help and Support and select the option to view information about your computer. Processor Type Intel® Celeron® L2 cache 512 KB Intel Pentium® Dual-Core Intel Core™2 Duo 1 MB 2 MB/3 MB/4 MB/ 6 MB Intel Core2 Quad 6 MB/8 MB/12 MB 46 NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating drivers for, and upgrading your computer. Specifications Computer Model Studio Slim 540s This section provides basic information that you may vary by region.