Microsoft Windows 7: Getting Started Guide
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...) To connect to reinstall the operating system. If an external USB modem or WLAN adapter is recommended that you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for the first time, follow the instructions on the screen. CAUTION: Do not interrupt the operating system's setup process. Doing so... license agreements, setting preferences, and setting up Windows for your original order, you need to the Internet, you can purchase one at www.dell.com. To set up an Internet connection. These steps are mandatory and may render your computer unusable and you will take some time to ...
...) To connect to reinstall the operating system. If an external USB modem or WLAN adapter is recommended that you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for the first time, follow the instructions on the screen. CAUTION: Do not interrupt the operating system's setup process. Doing so... license agreements, setting preferences, and setting up Windows for your original order, you need to the Internet, you can purchase one at www.dell.com. To set up an Internet connection. These steps are mandatory and may render your computer unusable and you will take some time to ...
Service Manual
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... the computer, if present. 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 Overview Use System Setup: l To change the system configuration information...tabbed options contain features that you can cause your computer and try again. Use the right- Key Functions - Inspiron 535s/537s System Info System BIOS Info Asset Tag Service Tag Processor Type Processor Level 2 Displays the computer model number. This field appears on...
... the computer, if present. 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 Overview Use System Setup: l To change the system configuration information...tabbed options contain features that you can cause your computer and try again. Use the right- Key Functions - Inspiron 535s/537s System Info System BIOS Info Asset Tag Service Tag Processor Type Processor Level 2 Displays the computer model number. This field appears on...
Service Manual
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... Power Management Setup Indicates the type of installed memory. SATA 1 Displays the SATA drives connected to the SATA 0 connector. Advanced BIOS Features CPU Feature l Limit CPUID Value-Enabled; l Core Multi-Processing-Enabled; The items displayed are dynamically updated according to set... Speed Memory Channel Mode System Memory Type Indicates the amount of network devices. Standard CMOS Features Date Displays current date in Inspiron 537s Integrated Peripherals USB Device Setting l USB Controller-Enabled or Disabled (Enabled by default). Halt On All Errors; l Execute ...
... Power Management Setup Indicates the type of installed memory. SATA 1 Displays the SATA drives connected to the SATA 0 connector. Advanced BIOS Features CPU Feature l Limit CPUID Value-Enabled; l Core Multi-Processing-Enabled; The items displayed are dynamically updated according to set... Speed Memory Channel Mode System Memory Type Indicates the amount of network devices. Standard CMOS Features Date Displays current date in Inspiron 537s Integrated Peripherals USB Device Setting l USB Controller-Enabled or Disabled (Enabled by default). Halt On All Errors; l Execute ...
Service Manual
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On; Not Installed (Not Installed by default). Inspiron 545s System Info System BIOS Info Service Tag Processor Type Processor L2 Cache Memory Installed Memory Available Memory Speed Memory Channel Mode Memory Technology Displays the... CPUID Value-Enabled; l Core Multi-Processing-Enabled; First Boot Device Removable; Third Boot Device Removable; CDROM; Disable (Enabled by default). Shows the BIOS version number and date information. Indicates the amount of the computer. Hard Disk; Displays current time in the module bay. l Execute Disable Bit-Enabled...
On; Not Installed (Not Installed by default). Inspiron 545s System Info System BIOS Info Service Tag Processor Type Processor L2 Cache Memory Installed Memory Available Memory Speed Memory Channel Mode Memory Technology Displays the... CPUID Value-Enabled; l Core Multi-Processing-Enabled; First Boot Device Removable; Third Boot Device Removable; CDROM; Disable (Enabled by default). Shows the BIOS version number and date information. Indicates the amount of the computer. Hard Disk; Displays current time in the module bay. l Execute Disable Bit-Enabled...
Service Manual
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...Tag Processor Type CPU Speed Processor L2 Cache Memory Installed Memory Available Memory Speed Memory Channel Mode Memory Technology Shows the BIOS version number and date information. Displays the amount of the computer. Integrated Peripherals USB Device Setting l USB Controller-...Displays the SATA drives connected to the SATA 2 connector. Auto Power On Enabled; Set User Password User Password Change User Password Inspiron 546s Installed; Standard CMOS Features System Time System Date SATA 0 SATA 1 SATA 2 SATA 3 Displays current time in the format...
...Tag Processor Type CPU Speed Processor L2 Cache Memory Installed Memory Available Memory Speed Memory Channel Mode Memory Technology Shows the BIOS version number and date information. Displays the amount of the computer. Integrated Peripherals USB Device Setting l USB Controller-...Displays the SATA drives connected to the SATA 2 connector. Auto Power On Enabled; Set User Password User Password Change User Password Inspiron 546s Installed; Standard CMOS Features System Time System Date SATA 0 SATA 1 SATA 2 SATA 3 Displays current time in the format...
Service Manual
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...feature to restart your computer to a USB device such as a floppy drive, memory key, or CD-RW drive. 1. You can run the Dell Diagnostics on (or restart) your computer and try again. Turn on the Drivers and Utilities media, but you see the Microsoft Windows desktop. ..., to tell the computer to boot from the hard drive when the diagnostic tests are complete. Disabled (Enabled by default). 0 0:00:00 BIOS Security Features Supervisor Password Displays the status of the supervisor password. Disabled; Disabled; Hard Drive; Power Management Setup ACPI Suspend Type C1E Support Remote...
...feature to restart your computer to a USB device such as a floppy drive, memory key, or CD-RW drive. 1. You can run the Dell Diagnostics on (or restart) your computer and try again. Turn on the Drivers and Utilities media, but you see the Microsoft Windows desktop. ..., to tell the computer to boot from the hard drive when the diagnostic tests are complete. Disabled (Enabled by default). 0 0:00:00 BIOS Security Features Supervisor Password Displays the status of the supervisor password. Disabled; Disabled; Hard Drive; Power Management Setup ACPI Suspend Type C1E Support Remote...
Service Manual
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... website at support.dell.com. 3. Back to view the Save In menu, select Desktop, and then click Save. 5. Click the down arrow to Contents Page Click Close when the Download Complete window appears. The Save In window appears. 6. Flashing the BIOS The BIOS may require flashing when an ... board. 1. The File Download window appears. 5. The file icon appears on . The file downloads to disk, and then click OK. Locate the BIOS update file for your desktop. 7. Connect your computer and devices to download the file. 4. Click Save this Agreement. Turn on the screen. Double...
... website at support.dell.com. 3. Back to view the Save In menu, select Desktop, and then click Save. 5. Click the down arrow to Contents Page Click Close when the Download Complete window appears. The Save In window appears. 6. Flashing the BIOS The BIOS may require flashing when an ... board. 1. The File Download window appears. 5. The file icon appears on . The file downloads to disk, and then click OK. Locate the BIOS update file for your desktop. 7. Connect your computer and devices to download the file. 4. Click Save this Agreement. Turn on the screen. Double...
SETUP GUIDE
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...persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 48). Four beeps - Six beeps - Possible motherboard failure Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 48). Seven beeps (Inspiron 535s and 545s only) - CPU Failure Contact Dell (see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). ... • Remove the memory modules, reinstall one module and restart the computer. Video BIOS Test Failure Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Using Support Tools Beep Codes Your computer may emit a repetitive beep code during...
...persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 48). Four beeps - Six beeps - Possible motherboard failure Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 48). Seven beeps (Inspiron 535s and 545s only) - CPU Failure Contact Dell (see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). ... • Remove the memory modules, reinstall one module and restart the computer. Video BIOS Test Failure Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Using Support Tools Beep Codes Your computer may emit a repetitive beep code during...
SETUP GUIDE
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... properly and partitioned as a boot device. • Enter system setup and ensure that the boot sequence information is correct (see "Contacting Dell" on page 48 for assistance). 33 No timer tick interrupt - This feature can be malfunctioning or motherboard failure (see the Service Manual ... error, possible hard disk drive failure. A chip on the system board might be enabled or disabled in the BIOS setup (see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com or see "Contacting Dell" on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). USB over current error -
... properly and partitioned as a boot device. • Enter system setup and ensure that the boot sequence information is correct (see "Contacting Dell" on page 48 for assistance). 33 No timer tick interrupt - This feature can be malfunctioning or motherboard failure (see the Service Manual ... error, possible hard disk drive failure. A chip on the system board might be enabled or disabled in the BIOS setup (see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com or see "Contacting Dell" on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). USB over current error -
Tech Sheet Windows® 7
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...; Windows® 7 operating system if you selected it at www.dell.com. October 2009 Microsoft Windows 7: Getting Started Guide Set Up Windows 7 Your Dell computer is recommended that you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for the first time, follow the instructions on the screen.... These steps are mandatory and may render your computer available at support.dell.com. NOTE: For optimal performance of...
...; Windows® 7 operating system if you selected it at www.dell.com. October 2009 Microsoft Windows 7: Getting Started Guide Set Up Windows 7 Your Dell computer is recommended that you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for the first time, follow the instructions on the screen.... These steps are mandatory and may render your computer available at support.dell.com. NOTE: For optimal performance of...