Dell Studio 540 Support Question
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Question posted by Aaan on July 22nd, 2014
Will Gtx 580 Fit Into Dell Studio 540
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Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 282
...Dell Diagnostics on Desktop Computers
NOTE: If your computer cannot display a screen image, see "Contacting Dell" on (or restart) your computer. 3 When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. • When the DELL..., memory, hard drive, and so on.
• Answer any key to start the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. Press any key to continue."
4 Press any questions...
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
... space, such as a cabinet or drawer when it to place your Studio 540 may cause it is powered on all other sides. Restricting airflow around ... 5.1 cm (2 inches) on .
5 Before Setting Up Your Computer
When positioning your Studio 540 and connecting peripherals. Setting Up Your Studio 540
This section provides information about setting up your computer, ensure that you allow easy access ...
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 TVs and monitors with integrated speakers.
The HDMI connector is a ...
Setup Guide - Page 9
... computer has a DVI connector, use .
HDMI
VGA
DVI
You can purchase a DVI-to-VGA adapter from the Dell website at both ends). Setting Up Your Studio 540
If your computer: the VGA connector, the HDMI connector, or the DVI connector (optional). Connect the Video Cable... to the display using a VGA cable (which usually has blue connectors at both ends) with blue connectors at dell.com.
7
Setup Guide - Page 10
... 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 Connect Using the DVI Connector (Optional) Connect the display using an HDMI cable.
Setting Up Your Studio 540
Connect Using the HDMI Connector Connect the display using a DVI cable.
Setup Guide - Page 11
... end of the network cable to complete your computer setup, but if you can connect it now. Connect the Network Cable (Optional)
Setting Up Your Studio 540
A network connection is not required to the network adapter connector on the back panel of your computer. To attach your computer to a network or broadband...
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
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Setup Guide - Page 13
.... NOTICE: Do not interrupt the operating system's setup process.
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 license agreements, setting preferences, and setting up an Internet connection. Windows Vista Setup...
Setup Guide - Page 14
...your wireless Internet connection, you are using a dial-up an Internet connection with a provided ISP desktop shortcut:
1. Click Start → Connect To. 3.
If you need to connect to a wireless router:... purchase. Setting Up Your Studio 540
• Wireless LAN (WLAN) connections that may or may not be installed in your computer based on decisions made at dell.com.
Double-click the ISP...
Setup Guide - Page 15
... to the Internet window appears.
4. NOTE: If you will use a DSL, satellite modem, cable TV modem, or Bluetooth® wireless technology connection. Setting Up Your Studio 540
If you do not have an ISP icon on your desktop or if you want to connect:
a.
Setup Guide - Page 16
... computer when you access the Dell Support
11
5 6 7
website or call technical support.
10
2 Optical drive - Plays or records only
standard-size (12 cm) CDs, DVDs, and
8
Blu-ray Disc™.
3 Optical drive panel - This panel covers the optical drive (shown in open position).
9
14 Using Your Studio 540
Your computer has indicators...
Setup Guide - Page 17
Connects
to headphones.
Using Your Studio 540
8
Power button and light - there may be a problem with the system board.
• Solid amber - NOTICE: To avoid loss of data, never turn off when ...
Setup Guide - Page 18
Using Your Studio 540
10 Front-panel door grip - Can contain an additional optical drive.
16 Connects
USB devices that are connected
occasionally such as memory keys,
digital cameras, ...
Setup Guide - Page 19
...power supply.
6 Voltage selector switch - Indicates power
availability for any installed PCI and PCI Express cards.
4 Back panel connectors - 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) - Select the region specific voltage range.
7 Power connector - NOTE: Before you...
Setup Guide - Page 20
.... Connects your computer to a subwoofer.
7
6
18 Connects to
high-speed serial multimedia devices such
as digital video cameras.
11
2
Network connector and light - Using Your Studio 540
Back Panel Connectors
12
1
IEEE 1394 connector -
Setup Guide - Page 21
..., use the
connector on the card.
7
Microphone connector - Connects
to amplifiers and TVs for voice or audio input into a
sound or telephony program. Using Your Studio 540
5
Line-in speakers, only the video signal will be read.
10
USB 2.0 connectors (4) - On computers with a sound card, use the
connector on the card.
6
Front...
Setup Guide - Page 22
...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..., and so on portable products such as digital cameras and cell phones. Customizing the Desktop
You can access websites, setup an e-mail account, upload and download files, and so...
Setup Guide - Page 23
... computer.
3. Click Continue on your computer by reducing system performance to your activity and by your computer over its lifetime.
• High performance - Using Your Studio 540
Customizing Your Energy Settings
You can use the power options in the Back up files and folders on your computer. This power option provides the...
Setup Guide - Page 48
...
Intel Pentium® Dual-Core 1 MB
Intel Core™2 Duo
2 MB/3 MB/4 MB/ 6 MB
Intel Core2 Quad
6 MB/8 MB/12 MB
46 Specifications
Computer Model
Studio 540
This section provides information that you may vary by region.
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