Dell Studio 540 Support Question
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Question posted by milmsd on August 19th, 2014
How Do You Change The Boot Option On Dell Studio 540
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Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 21
Changing Boot Sequence to a USB Device . . . . 310
Changing the BIOS Settings 310 Viewing the BIOS Settings 311 Upgrading the BIOS (Flashing the BIOS 311
22 Ports 313
USB Port 313 IEEE 1394 Port ...
Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 268
...
1 Turn on the computer. NOTE: Depending upon your configuration, you purchased the computer. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears.
6 Click Next. A message appears when the operating system and factory-installed applications have been restored to factory condition.
8 Click Finish to access the Vista Advanced Boot Options window.
2 Select Repair Your Computer.
Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 282
... computer is connected to an electrical outlet that is known to start the Dell Diagnostics from the boot menu and press . If the Pre-boot System Assessment completes successfully, the following message appears: "Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition.
Starting the Dell Diagnostics on Desktop Computers
NOTE: If your computer cannot display a screen image, see a message stating that...
Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 310
... appears, continue to wait until you see the Windows desktop, then shut down the computer through the Start menu. 2 Turn on (or restart) your computer. 3 When F2 = Setup, F12 = Boot Menu appears in the upper-right
corner of the screen, press . When the DELL logo appears, press
immediately.
If you wait too long...
Setup Guide - Page 5
... Studio 540 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 25 Lockups and Software Problems 26
Using Support Tools 28 Dell Support Center 28 System Messages 29 Hardware Troubleshooter 30 Dell Diagnostics 31
System Recovery Options...
Setup Guide - Page 7
... place your computer in an enclosed space, such as a cabinet or drawer when it to place your Studio 540 may cause it is powered on all other sides.
Before Setting Up Your Computer
When positioning your Studio 540 and connecting peripherals. To prevent overheating ensure that you leave at least 10.2 cm (4 inches) at...
Setup Guide - Page 8
Setting Up Your Studio 540
Connect the Display
Your computer uses one of two different connectors for displays such as monitors and projectors.
-OR- NOTE: A DVI connector may be available on your computer if you purchased an optional discreet graphics card.
6
The VGA connector carries only video signals for displays such as TVs and...
Setup Guide - Page 9
... the Video Cable to the Display Check your TV or monitor to -VGA adapter from the Dell website at dell.com.
7 HDMI
VGA
DVI
You can purchase a DVI-to see which usually has blue connectors...cable (which type of connectors are available. Refer to -VGA adapter (white connector). Setting Up Your Studio 540
If your computer: the VGA connector, the HDMI connector, or the DVI connector (optional).
Setup Guide - Page 10
... DVI Connector (Optional) Connect the display using an HDMI cable.
Connect the Keyboard and Mouse
Use the USB connectors on the back panel of the computer to attach a USB keyboard and mouse. NOTE: You can purchase additional HDMI and DVI cables from the Dell website at dell.com.
8 Setting Up Your Studio 540
Connect Using...
Setup Guide - Page 11
... cable has been securely attached.
9 To attach your computer. Do not plug a telephone cable (RJ11 connector) into the network connector. Connect the Network Cable (Optional)
Setting Up Your Studio 540
A network connection is not required to either a network port or a broadband device. Use only an Ethernet cable (RJ45 connector).
A click indicates that uses...
Setup Guide - Page 12
Setting Up Your Studio 540
Connect the Power Cables for Your Display and Computer
Press the Power Buttons on Your Computer and Display
10
Setup Guide - Page 13
...ISP). The screens will offer one or more of the following Internet connection options:
Setting Up Your Studio 540
• DSL connections that provide Internet access through several procedures including accepting ...These steps are considerably slower than DSL and cable (or satellite) modem connections. An optional USB modem must be used for the first time follow the instructions on the same...
Setup Guide - Page 14
... Up Your Studio 540
•...screen to complete the setup.
12 Wireless LAN support requires optional internal components that provide Internet access using a DSL or ... external USB modem (optional) and to a wireless router:
1. Double-click the ISP icon on decisions made at dell.com.
If you ... jack before you can purchase one from the Dell website at the time of your original order,...
Setup Guide - Page 15
Setting Up Your Studio 540
If you do not have a service outage. NOTE: Have your ISP to check the service status, or try connecting... how you want to the Internet window appears.
4.
Click Start → Control Panel.
3. Choose Broadband if you will use an optional USB dial-up an Internet connection with a different ISP, perform the steps in the past, the ISP might have an ISP icon on ...
Setup Guide - Page 16
...-size (12 cm) CDs, DVDs, and
8
Blu-ray Disc™.
3 Optical drive panel - Using Your Studio 540
Your computer has indicators, buttons, and
features that provide information at-a-glance and
1
time-saving shortcuts for common tasks... Use the
12
Service Tag to identify your computer when you access the Dell Support
11
5 6 7
website or call technical support.
10
2 Optical drive -
Setup Guide - Page 18
... FlexBay drive, USB connectors, IEEE 1394 connector, headphone connector, and microphone connector.
11
Media card reader - Can contain an additional optical drive.
16 Using Your Studio 540
10 Front-panel door grip - Connects
USB devices that are connected
occasionally such as memory keys,
digital cameras, and MP3 players.
14...
Setup Guide - Page 22
Using Your Studio 540
Software Features
NOTE: For more about the features described in this section, see the Dell Technology Guide available on your computer to create presentations, brochures, greeting cards, fliers, and spreadsheets. Productivity and Communication
You can use your computer to watch videos, play games, create your desktop to music and radio stations...
Setup Guide - Page 23
... power on your computer by reducing system performance to configure the power settings on your computer. Using Your Studio 540
Customizing Your Energy Settings
You can use the power options in the Back up computer.
3. Click Continue on your computer. To back up files and folders on Your User Account Control dialog box...
Setup Guide - Page 37
... factory-installed applications have been restored to access the Vista Advanced Boot Options Window.
2. NOTE: Depending upon your computer-including data files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive.
Select Repair Your Computer.
3. System Recovery Options
6.
Turn on the computer. When the Dell logo appears, press several times to factory condition.
9. Click Finish to...
Setup Guide - Page 48
...
Intel Core2 Quad
6 MB/8 MB/12 MB
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NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating drivers for, and upgrading your computer. Specifications
Computer Model
Studio 540
This section provides information that you may vary by region. For more information regarding the configuration of your computer, click Start → Help and Support...
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