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... of your computer. All rights reserved. Dell Inc. WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. Information in this document is strictly forbidden. March 2009 Rev. Dell™ Inspiron™ 535s/537s/545s/546s Service Manual Technical Overview ...Before You Begin Computer Cover Support Bracket Front Bezel Memory PCI and PCI Express Cards Drives Models DCSLE and DCSLF Fans Front...
... of your computer. All rights reserved. Dell Inc. WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. Information in this document is strictly forbidden. March 2009 Rev. Dell™ Inspiron™ 535s/537s/545s/546s Service Manual Technical Overview ...Before You Begin Computer Cover Support Bracket Front Bezel Memory PCI and PCI Express Cards Drives Models DCSLE and DCSLF Fans Front...
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... from the electrical outlet before removing the cover. If the memory module is difficult to remove, gently ease the memory module back and forth to Contents Page Memory Dell™ Inspiron™ 535s/537s/545s/546s Service Manual Removing Memory Replacing Memory Recommended Memory Configuration Setting Up Dual Channel Memory Configuration WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety...
... from the electrical outlet before removing the cover. If the memory module is difficult to remove, gently ease the memory module back and forth to Contents Page Memory Dell™ Inspiron™ 535s/537s/545s/546s Service Manual Removing Memory Replacing Memory Recommended Memory Configuration Setting Up Dual Channel Memory Configuration WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety...
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... DIMM3 DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM3 DIMM4 Setting Up Dual Channel Memory Configuration NOTE: Dual channel memory is installed correctly, check the amount of the memory module. 1 cutouts (2) 2 securing clip (snapped in position) 6. Log on Inspiron™ 535s/537s. Recommended Memory Configuration While installing or replacing memory, refer to your computer. 9. Inspiron 545s Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the...
... DIMM3 DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM3 DIMM4 Setting Up Dual Channel Memory Configuration NOTE: Dual channel memory is installed correctly, check the amount of the memory module. 1 cutouts (2) 2 securing clip (snapped in position) 6. Log on Inspiron™ 535s/537s. Recommended Memory Configuration While installing or replacing memory, refer to your computer. 9. Inspiron 545s Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the...
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l To read the current amount of memory or set or change the settings in system setup unless .... l To set the type of time. CAUTION: Do not change a user-selectable option such as listed. Inspiron 535s/537s System Info System BIOS Info Asset Tag Service Tag Processor Type Processor Level 2 Displays the computer model number... it is held down for extended periods of hard drive installed. Back to Contents Page System Setup Dell™ Inspiron™ 535s/537s/545s/546s Service Manual Overview Entering System Setup Clearing Forgotten Passwords Clearing CMOS Settings Flashing the BIOS...
l To read the current amount of memory or set or change the settings in system setup unless .... l To set the type of time. CAUTION: Do not change a user-selectable option such as listed. Inspiron 535s/537s System Info System BIOS Info Asset Tag Service Tag Processor Type Processor Level 2 Displays the computer model number... it is held down for extended periods of hard drive installed. Back to Contents Page System Setup Dell™ Inspiron™ 535s/537s/545s/546s Service Manual Overview Entering System Setup Clearing Forgotten Passwords Clearing CMOS Settings Flashing the BIOS...
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NOTE: To boot to a USB memory key, highlight USB Flash Device and press . Changing Boot Sequence for the current boot only. Press the up- Press plus (+) or minus (-) to change the ... Forgotten Passwords WARNING: Before working inside your device is to access the menu. Remove the computer cover (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 1. Inspiron 535s/537s Inspiron 545s At the bottom of the menu, enter the number of devices. 4. Enter system setup (see Entering System Setup). 2. Follow the procedures in...
NOTE: To boot to a USB memory key, highlight USB Flash Device and press . Changing Boot Sequence for the current boot only. Press the up- Press plus (+) or minus (-) to change the ... Forgotten Passwords WARNING: Before working inside your device is to access the menu. Remove the computer cover (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 1. Inspiron 535s/537s Inspiron 545s At the bottom of the menu, enter the number of devices. 4. Enter system setup (see Entering System Setup). 2. Follow the procedures in...
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...cables from each memory socket so that the memory modules can re-route them so that shipped with any add-in cards on the system board (see Removing the Processor Fan and Heat Sink Assembly). 7. Inspiron 535s/537s 1 screws (6) 2 system board Inspiron 545s/546s WARNING... electrical outlet before removing the cover. For additional safety best practices information, see Removing Memory) and document which memory module is replaced. 9. Remove the memory modules (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Lift the system board up and out.
...cables from each memory socket so that the memory modules can re-route them so that shipped with any add-in cards on the system board (see Removing the Processor Fan and Heat Sink Assembly). 7. Inspiron 535s/537s 1 screws (6) 2 system board Inspiron 545s/546s WARNING... electrical outlet before removing the cover. For additional safety best practices information, see Removing Memory) and document which memory module is replaced. 9. Remove the memory modules (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Lift the system board up and out.
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... www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Back to Contents Page Technical Overview Dell™ Inspiron™ 535s/537s/545s/546s Service Manual Inside View of Your Computer 1 power supply 3 system board 5 media card reader (optional) 2 support bracket 4 optical drive 6 primary hard drive System Board Components Inspiron 535s/537s 1 12 V power connector (ATX12V1) 3 processor fan connector 2 processor socket 4 memory module...
... www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Back to Contents Page Technical Overview Dell™ Inspiron™ 535s/537s/545s/546s Service Manual Inside View of Your Computer 1 power supply 3 system board 5 media card reader (optional) 2 support bracket 4 optical drive 6 primary hard drive System Board Components Inspiron 535s/537s 1 12 V power connector (ATX12V1) 3 processor fan connector 2 processor socket 4 memory module...
SETUP GUIDE
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.... No RAM Detected • Remove the memory modules, reinstall one module and restart the computer. Real Time Clock Failure Replace the battery. Seven beeps (Inspiron 535s and 545s only) - Five beeps - CPU Failure Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 48). Three beeps - Possible motherboard failure Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 48). Video BIOS Test...
.... No RAM Detected • Remove the memory modules, reinstall one module and restart the computer. Real Time Clock Failure Replace the battery. Seven beeps (Inspiron 535s and 545s only) - Five beeps - CPU Failure Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 48). Three beeps - Possible motherboard failure Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 48). Video BIOS Test...
