Dell Studio 540 Support Question
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Question posted by paloret on January 19th, 2014
What Is The Correct Bios Boot Order For Dell Studio 540
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Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 282
... down the error code(s) and see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop;
The computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment (PSA), a series of initial tests of your computer. 3 When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Press any key to run the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on page 337. • When...
Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 308
... and see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. System setup key functions are listed at the...DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. 3 If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to
wait until you cannot change settings that you see the Help area on the screen. Options or values that appear as : • System configuration • Boot order • Boot...
Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 309
... searching and starts the operating system. You can control the boot sequence and enable/disable devices using the Boot Order page of the list and scans each enabled device for the operating system start the operating system. Changing the Boot Sequence
The boot sequence, or boot order, tells the computer where to look to find the software...
Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 310
... wait until you see the Windows desktop, then shut down the computer through the Start menu. 2 Turn on (or restart) your computer and try again.
3 When the boot device list appears, highlight the device from which you want to wait until you reboot the computer, the previous boot order is bootable, check the device...
Setup Guide - Page 5
...Display 10 Windows Vista Setup 11 Connect to the Internet (Optional 11
Using Your Studio 540 14 Front View Features 14 Back View Features 17 Back Panel Connectors 18 Software ...Problems 26
Using Support Tools 28 Dell Support Center 28 System Messages 29 Hardware Troubleshooter 30 Dell Diagnostics 31
System Recovery Options 33 System Restore 33 Dell Factory Image Restore 34 Operating ...
Setup Guide - Page 7
...power source, adequate ventilation, and a level surface to overheat. You should never place your Studio 540 may cause it is powered on all other sides. Restricting airflow around your computer in an... enclosed space, such as a cabinet or drawer when it to place your Studio 540 and connecting peripherals.
To prevent overheating ensure that you leave at least 10.2 cm (4 ...
Setup Guide - Page 8
NOTE: A DVI connector may be available on your computer if you purchased an optional discreet graphics card.
6 Setting Up Your Studio 540
Connect the Display
Your computer uses one of two different connectors for displays such as monitors and projectors.
-OR- The VGA connector carries only video ...
Setup Guide - Page 9
... available. Refer to the following connectors available on your display to select the connection type you will use the VGA cable (with blue connectors at dell.com.
7 Setting Up Your Studio 540
If your computer: the VGA connector, the HDMI connector, or the DVI connector (optional).
Setup Guide - Page 10
... mouse. Connect Using the DVI Connector (Optional) Connect the display using an HDMI cable.
NOTE: You can purchase additional HDMI and DVI cables from the Dell website at dell.com.
8 Setting Up Your Studio 540
Connect Using the HDMI Connector Connect the display using a DVI cable.
Setup Guide - Page 11
... jack), you have an existing network or Internet connection that the network cable has been securely attached.
9 Connect the Network Cable (Optional)
Setting Up Your Studio 540
A network connection is not required to complete your computer. To attach your computer to a network or broadband device, connect one end of your computer setup...
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
... connections.
Your ISP will take up an Internet connection.
The screens will offer one or more of the following Internet connection options:
Setting Up Your Studio 540
• DSL connections that provide high‑speed Internet access through your computer unusable. NOTICE: Do not interrupt the operating system's setup process.
Setup Guide - Page 14
...Studio 540
• Wireless LAN (WLAN) connections that may or may not be installed in your computer based on decisions made at the time of your original order...Follow the instructions on the Microsoft® Windows® desktop.
3. Wireless LAN support requires optional internal components that...up an Internet connection with a provided ISP desktop shortcut:
1.
To set up your wireless Internet ...
Setup Guide - Page 16
...) 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 ... back) - Use the
12
Service Tag to identify your computer when you access the Dell Support
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5 6 7
website or call technical support.
10
2 Optical drive - This panel covers the optical drive...
Setup Guide - Page 17
....
9
Hard drive activity light -
Connects
to high-speed serial multimedia devices
such as digital video cameras.
6
Line-in sleep state.
• Solid white - Using Your Studio 540
8
Power button and light - there may be a problem with the system board.
• Solid amber - the computer is in or microphone connector - Turns on or...
Setup Guide - Page 18
... drive, USB connectors, IEEE 1394 connector, headphone connector, and microphone connector.
11
Media card reader - Can contain an optional FlexBay.
13
USB 2.0 connectors (2) - Using Your Studio 540
10 Front-panel door grip - H)
12 FlexBay drive - M and type - Slide up the front panel door grip to view and
share digital photos, music, videos...
Setup Guide - Page 19
Access connectors for a security cable used as an anti-theft device. Connects to the power socket.
17 Back View Features
7 6 5
4
3
Using Your Studio 540
1 Security cable slot - Attach a commercially
1
available anti-theft device.
3 Expansion card slots (4) - Plug USB,
audio, and other devices into the
appropriate connector.
2
5 Power supply light - ...
Setup Guide - Page 20
... a subwoofer.
7
6
18 The network activity light flashes when the computer
1
is transmitting or receiving data.
Connects your computer to a network
or broadband device. Using Your Studio 540
Back Panel Connectors
12
1
IEEE 1394 connector -
Setup Guide - Page 21
... card, use the
connector on the card
8
Side L/R surround connector -
Connects to a
microphone for digital audio through an analog audio conversion process.
19 Using Your Studio 540
5
Line-in speakers, only the video signal will be read.
10
USB 2.0 connectors (4) -
Setup Guide - Page 22
... so on. To access the display properties window:
1. Check your purchase order for software installed on your desktop to open area of purchase), and DVDs. You can also edit and view... Studio 540
Software Features
NOTE: For more about the features described in this section, see the Dell Technology Guide available on your hard drive or on the Dell Support website at the time of the desktop....
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