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How To Replace A Sound Card In A Dell Studio 540

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Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 282

... so on . Select Diagnostics from the boot menu and press . 282 Troubleshooting 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 the Microsoft® Windows®...

Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 300

If you purchased a sound card, ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with another device, such as shown on page 79. A D J U S T T H E W I N T E R F E R E N C E - E L I M I N A T E P O S S I B L E I N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - R U N T H E H A R D W A R E TR O U B L E S H O O T E R - D I V E R - Turn off . See"Windows Hardware ...

Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 329

... information to the main speakers in connector to attach a record/playback device such as a cassette player, CD player, or VCR. On computers with a sound card, use the connector on the card. 2 lineout/ headphone Use the (green) line-out connector to attach connector headphones and speakers with integrated amplifiers. 3 microphone connector Use the (pink...

Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 343

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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

... that you leave at least 10.2 cm (4 inches) at the back of the computer and a minimum of 5.1 cm (2 inches) on . 5 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...

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

... your TV or monitor to see which usually has blue connectors at both ends). Setting Up Your Studio 540 If your computer has a DVI connector, use . Connect Using the VGA Connector Connect the display ... the VGA cable (with blue connectors at both ends) with a DVI-to -VGA adapter from the Dell website at dell.com. 7 HDMI VGA DVI You can purchase a DVI-to -VGA adapter (white connector). NOTE: ...

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

... adapter connector on the back panel of the network cable to either a network port or a broadband device. Connect the Network Cable (Optional) Setting Up Your Studio 540 A network connection is not required to complete your computer. Do not plug a telephone cable (RJ11 connector) into the network connector. Use only an Ethernet cable...

Setup Guide - Page 13

... agreements, setting preferences, and setting 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 Internet access through your telephone on the screen. To connect to the Internet (Optional) NOTE: ISPs and ISP offerings vary...

Setup Guide - Page 14

Setting Up Your Studio 540 • Wireless LAN (WLAN) connections that may or may not be installed in your connection to ...up an Internet connection with a provided ISP desktop shortcut: 1. Click Start → Connect To. 3. Double-click the ISP icon on the screen to your wireless Internet connection, you can purchase one from the Dell website at the time of your original order...

Setup Guide - Page 15

.... 3. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2. Follow the instructions on your desktop or if you want to connect: a. NOTE: If you cannot connect to the Internet but have successfully connected...to check the service status, or try connecting again later. Setting Up Your Studio 540 If you do not know which type of connection to select, click Help me choose or contact your ISP. ...

Setup Guide - Page 16

... drive (shown in open position). 9 14 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 - 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...

Setup Guide - Page 17

... To connect to an audio cable for voice or to a powered speaker or sound system, use the audio out or S/PDIF connector on state. • Blinking...-on the back of your computer. the computer is blinking. 15 The light in or microphone connector - Using Your Studio 540 8 Power button and light - there may be a problem with either the system board or power supply. 9 Hard...

Setup Guide - Page 18

... way to cover the FlexBay drive, USB connectors, IEEE 1394 connector, headphone connector, and microphone connector. 11 Media card reader - H) 12 FlexBay drive - Can contain an optional FlexBay. 13 USB 2.0 connectors (2) - Using Your Studio 540 10 Front-panel door grip - Slide up the front panel door grip to view and share digital photos...

Setup Guide - Page 19

... for power supply. 6 Voltage selector switch - Back View Features 7 6 5 4 3 Using Your Studio 540 1 Security cable slot - Indicates power availability for any installed PCI and PCI Express cards. 4 Back panel connectors - Attach a commercially 1 available anti-theft device. 3 Expansion card slots (4) - Select the region specific voltage range. 7 Power connector - Connects your...

Setup Guide - Page 20

Using Your Studio 540 Back Panel Connectors 12 1 IEEE 1394 connector - The network activity light flashes when the computer 1 is transmitting or receiving data. A high 10 volume of network ...

Setup Guide - Page 21

... for both audio and video signals. Using Your Studio 540 5 Line-in speakers, only the video signal will be read. 10 USB 2.0 connectors (4) - On computers with integrated amplifiers. NOTE: For a monitor without going through coaxial digital cables. On computers with a sound card, use the connector on the card. 9 HDMI 1.2 connector - Connects to a TV for video...

Setup Guide - Page 22

...sounds window. Click Personalize, to change the appearance, resolution, wallpaper, screensaver, and so on your computer. Using Your Studio 540 Software Features NOTE: For more about the features described in this section, see the Dell...greeting cards, fliers, and spreadsheets. Entertainment and Multimedia You can use your computer to watch videos, play games, create your desktop to...