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... module. 1 cutouts (2) 2 securing clip (snapped in position) 6. To verify that memory size has changed, press to continue. 8. Inspiron 545 Recommended Memory Configuration While installing or replacing memory, refer to your computer. 9. Log on to the table below: Model One module Two... Configuration NOTE: Dual channel memory is installed correctly, check the amount of memory (RAM) listed. Connect your Microsoft® Windows® desktop and click Properties. 10. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover). 7. Click the General tab. 11. 3 notch ...
... module. 1 cutouts (2) 2 securing clip (snapped in position) 6. To verify that memory size has changed, press to continue. 8. Inspiron 545 Recommended Memory Configuration While installing or replacing memory, refer to your computer. 9. Log on to the table below: Model One module Two... Configuration NOTE: Dual channel memory is installed correctly, check the amount of memory (RAM) listed. Connect your Microsoft® Windows® desktop and click Properties. 10. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover). 7. Click the General tab. 11. 3 notch ...
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...the computer model number. To avoid possible keyboard failure, press and release in even intervals until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop, then shut down your computer. 2. In this section may not appear, or may result when a key on your computer, including ...each option. NOTE: Keyboard failure may not appear exactly as the user password. Back to Contents Page System Setup Dell™ Inspiron™ 535/537/545/546 Service Manual Overview Entering System Setup Clearing Forgotten Passwords Clearing CMOS Settings Flashing the BIOS Overview Use System Setup:...
...the computer model number. To avoid possible keyboard failure, press and release in even intervals until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop, then shut down your computer. 2. In this section may not appear, or may result when a key on your computer, including ...each option. NOTE: Keyboard failure may not appear exactly as the user password. Back to Contents Page System Setup Dell™ Inspiron™ 535/537/545/546 Service Manual Overview Entering System Setup Clearing Forgotten Passwords Clearing CMOS Settings Flashing the BIOS Overview Use System Setup:...
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...following options are booting to a USB device, connect the USB device to boot from the CD drive so that you see the Microsoft Windows desktop. If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to it. Disabled; Disabled (Disabled by default) Power Management Setup...Disabled (CD/DVD by default) l Numlock Key-OFF; Enabled (Disabled by default) Identifies the device installed in the bottom- You can run the Dell Diagnostics on (or restart) your computer. 3. Each device has a number next to wait until you can also use this feature, for example, to...
...following options are booting to a USB device, connect the USB device to boot from the CD drive so that you see the Microsoft Windows desktop. If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to it. Disabled; Disabled (Disabled by default) Power Management Setup...Disabled (CD/DVD by default) l Numlock Key-OFF; Enabled (Disabled by default) Identifies the device installed in the bottom- You can run the Dell Diagnostics on (or restart) your computer. 3. Each device has a number next to wait until you can also use this feature, for example, to...
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...the screen. Locate the BIOS update file for your desktop. 7. Click the down arrow to download the file. 4. Double-click the file icon on the desktop and follow the instructions on the computer. 2. 5. ...The file icon appears on . Click Download Now to view the Save In menu, select Desktop, and then click Save. Connect your computer and devices to disk, and then click OK.... window appears, click Yes, I Accept this program to electrical outlets, and turn them on your desktop and is available or when replacing the system board. 1. The Save In window appears. 6. Click...
...the screen. Locate the BIOS update file for your desktop. 7. Click the down arrow to download the file. 4. Double-click the file icon on the desktop and follow the instructions on the computer. 2. 5. ...The file icon appears on . Click Download Now to view the Save In menu, select Desktop, and then click Save. Connect your computer and devices to disk, and then click OK.... window appears, click Yes, I Accept this program to electrical outlets, and turn them on your desktop and is available or when replacing the system board. 1. The Save In window appears. 6. Click...
Setup Guide
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... Power Cables to Your Display and Computer 9 Windows Vista® Setup 10 Connect to the Internet (Optional 11 Using Your Inspiron™ Desktop 14 Front View Features 14 Back View Features 16 Software Features 18 Solving Problems 21 Network Problems 21 Power Problems 23 Memory ...Problems 24 Lockups and Software Problems 25 Using Support Tools 28 Dell Support Center 28 Beep Codes 29 System Messages 30 Hardware Troubleshooter 32 Dell Diagnostics 32 System Recovery Options 35 System Restore 36 Dell Factory Image Restore 37 Operating System Reinstallation 38 Getting Help ...
... Power Cables to Your Display and Computer 9 Windows Vista® Setup 10 Connect to the Internet (Optional 11 Using Your Inspiron™ Desktop 14 Front View Features 14 Back View Features 16 Software Features 18 Solving Problems 21 Network Problems 21 Power Problems 23 Memory ...Problems 24 Lockups and Software Problems 25 Using Support Tools 28 Dell Support Center 28 Beep Codes 29 System Messages 30 Hardware Troubleshooter 32 Dell Diagnostics 32 System Recovery Options 35 System Restore 36 Dell Factory Image Restore 37 Operating System Reinstallation 38 Getting Help ...
Setup Guide
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To prevent overheating ensure that you leave at least 10.2 cm (4 inches) at www.dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. Before Setting Up Your Computer When positioning your computer, ensure that shipped with your Inspiron 535/537/545/546 desktop and connecting peripherals. You should never place your computer. WARNING: Before you allow easy access to a power source...
To prevent overheating ensure that you leave at least 10.2 cm (4 inches) at www.dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. Before Setting Up Your Computer When positioning your computer, ensure that shipped with your Inspiron 535/537/545/546 desktop and connecting peripherals. You should never place your computer. WARNING: Before you allow easy access to a power source...
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... both ends). Connect Using the VGA Connector Connect the display using either the VGA connector, the HDMI connector, or the DVI connector. 6 Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Desktop Connect the Display Your computer has an integrated VGA video connector.
... both ends). Connect Using the VGA Connector Connect the display using either the VGA connector, the HDMI connector, or the DVI connector. 6 Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Desktop Connect the Display Your computer has an integrated VGA video connector.
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Connect Using the DVI Connector If your display has a DVI connector, use the VGA cable (with blue connectors at both ends) with a DVI-to-VGA adapter. NOTE: You can purchase a DVI-to -DVI adapter from the Dell website at www.dell.com. 7 Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Desktop Connect Using the HDMI Connector If your display has a VGA connector, use a DVI cable (with white connectors at both ends) with an HDMI-to-DVI adapter. NOTE: You can purchase an HDMI-to -VGA adapter from the Dell website at www.dell.com.
Connect Using the DVI Connector If your display has a DVI connector, use the VGA cable (with blue connectors at both ends) with a DVI-to-VGA adapter. NOTE: You can purchase a DVI-to -DVI adapter from the Dell website at www.dell.com. 7 Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Desktop Connect Using the HDMI Connector If your display has a VGA connector, use a DVI cable (with white connectors at both ends) with an HDMI-to-DVI adapter. NOTE: You can purchase an HDMI-to -VGA adapter from the Dell website at www.dell.com.
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Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Desktop Connect the Keyboard and Mouse NOTE: The exact location of connectors may be different than what is shown. 8 Use the USB connectors on the back panel of connectors may be different than what is shown. Connect the Network Cable (Optional) NOTE: The exact location of the computer to connect a USB keyboard and mouse.
Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Desktop Connect the Keyboard and Mouse NOTE: The exact location of connectors may be different than what is shown. 8 Use the USB connectors on the back panel of connectors may be different than what is shown. Connect the Network Cable (Optional) NOTE: The exact location of the computer to connect a USB keyboard and mouse.
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... other end of your computer setup, but if you can connect it now. Connect the Power Cables to Your Display and Computer 9 Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Desktop A network connection is not required to complete your computer. Use only an Ethernet cable (RJ45 connector).
... other end of your computer setup, but if you can connect it now. Connect the Power Cables to Your Display and Computer 9 Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Desktop A network connection is not required to complete your computer. Use only an Ethernet cable (RJ45 connector).
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The screens will take up to 15 minutes to complete. Doing so may take you through several procedures including accepting license agreements, setting preferences, and setting up Windows Vista for the first time, follow the instructions on the screen. CAUTION: Do not interrupt the operating system's setup process. Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Desktop Press the Power Button on Your Computer and Display Windows Vista® Setup To set up an Internet connection. These steps are mandatory and may render your computer unusable. 10
The screens will take up to 15 minutes to complete. Doing so may take you through several procedures including accepting license agreements, setting preferences, and setting up Windows Vista for the first time, follow the instructions on the screen. CAUTION: Do not interrupt the operating system's setup process. Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Desktop Press the Power Button on Your Computer and Display Windows Vista® Setup To set up an Internet connection. These steps are mandatory and may render your computer unusable. 10
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NOTE: If an external USB modem or WLAN adapter is not part of purchase. Your ISP will offer one from the Dell website at the time of your original order, you can purchase one or more of the following Internet connection options: • DSL ... an external modem or network connection and an Internet service provider (ISP). Your computer does not have an integrated modem. Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Desktop • Dial-up connections that provide Internet access using WiFi 802.11 technology. Wireless LAN support requires optional internal components that provide high-...
NOTE: If an external USB modem or WLAN adapter is not part of purchase. Your ISP will offer one from the Dell website at the time of your original order, you can purchase one or more of the following Internet connection options: • DSL ... an external modem or network connection and an Internet service provider (ISP). Your computer does not have an integrated modem. Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Desktop • Dial-up connections that provide Internet access using WiFi 802.11 technology. Wireless LAN support requires optional internal components that provide high-...
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... the Internet but have successfully connected in the following section. Follow the instructions on the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. 3. NOTE: If you cannot connect to complete the setup. Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Desktop Setting Up a Wired Internet Connection If you are using a dial-up connection, connect the telephone line to the...
... the Internet but have successfully connected in the following section. Follow the instructions on the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. 3. NOTE: If you cannot connect to complete the setup. Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Desktop Setting Up a Wired Internet Connection If you are using a dial-up connection, connect the telephone line to the...
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... Internet wizard can help you do not have an ISP, the Connect to the Internet window appears. 4. NOTE: If you get one. 1. Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Desktop NOTE: Have your ISP. 5.
... Internet wizard can help you do not have an ISP, the Connect to the Internet window appears. 4. NOTE: If you get one. 1. Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Desktop NOTE: Have your ISP. 5.
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INSPIRON Using Your Inspiron™ Desktop Your computer has indicators and buttons that provide information and enable you to Front View Features perform common tasks. The connectors on your computer provide the option of attaching additional devices. 9 1 8 2 7 3 6 4 5 14
INSPIRON Using Your Inspiron™ Desktop Your computer has indicators and buttons that provide information and enable you to Front View Features perform common tasks. The connectors on your computer provide the option of attaching additional devices. 9 1 8 2 7 3 6 4 5 14
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... light is not receiving power. 5 Hard drive activity light - Press to play a CD/DVD/Blu-ray Disc™. 15 the computer is off . Using Your Inspiron™ Desktop • Solid amber - NOTE: To connect to turn computer on the back of this button indicates the power state: • Solid white - 1 Optical drive...
... light is not receiving power. 5 Hard drive activity light - Press to play a CD/DVD/Blu-ray Disc™. 15 the computer is off . Using Your Inspiron™ Desktop • Solid amber - NOTE: To connect to turn computer on the back of this button indicates the power state: • Solid white - 1 Optical drive...
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... power supply is available for power supply. • Green light - Plug USB, audio, and other devices into the appropriate connector. 5 Expansion card slots - Using Your Inspiron™ Desktop Back View Features 1 2 3 4 5 16 1 Power connector - For power cable connection. For selecting the voltage rating. 3 Power supply diagnostic light - Power is not working. Indicates...
... power supply is available for power supply. • Green light - Plug USB, audio, and other devices into the appropriate connector. 5 Expansion card slots - Using Your Inspiron™ Desktop Back View Features 1 2 3 4 5 16 1 Power connector - For power cable connection. For selecting the voltage rating. 3 Power supply diagnostic light - Power is not working. Indicates...
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On computers with a video card, use the connector on the card. Connects your computer. Connects to the display. USB 2.0 connectors (4) - Using Your Inspiron™ Desktop Network connector and light - Rear L/R surround connector (black) - On computers with a video card, use the connector on the card. Connects to multichannel-capable sound speakers. ...
On computers with a video card, use the connector on the card. Connects your computer. Connects to the display. USB 2.0 connectors (4) - Using Your Inspiron™ Desktop Network connector and light - Rear L/R surround connector (black) - On computers with a video card, use the connector on the card. Connects to multichannel-capable sound speakers. ...
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Connects to create presentations, brochures, greeting cards, fliers, and spreadsheets. Line-in this section, see the Dell Technology Guide available on your computer. Software Features NOTE: For more information about the features described in connector (blue) - Line-... setup an e-mail account, upload and download files, and so on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Connects to a microphone for software installed on your hard drive or on . 7 6 5 18 1 Using Your Inspiron™ Desktop Microphone connector (pink) - Check your purchase order for voice or audio input...
Connects to create presentations, brochures, greeting cards, fliers, and spreadsheets. Line-in this section, see the Dell Technology Guide available on your computer. Software Features NOTE: For more information about the features described in connector (blue) - Line-... setup an e-mail account, upload and download files, and so on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Connects to a microphone for software installed on your hard drive or on . 7 6 5 18 1 Using Your Inspiron™ Desktop Microphone connector (pink) - Check your purchase order for voice or audio input...
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...disc drive may support multiple disc media formats including CDs, Blu-ray Discs (if the option is selected at the time of the desktop. 2. Right-click an open the Personalize appearance and sounds window and learn more about your customization options. 19 To access the ...display properties window: 1. Customizing the Desktop You can customize your desktop to music and radio stations. Using Your Inspiron™ Desktop Entertainment and Multimedia You can use your computer to watch videos, play games, create your own ...
...disc drive may support multiple disc media formats including CDs, Blu-ray Discs (if the option is selected at the time of the desktop. 2. Right-click an open the Personalize appearance and sounds window and learn more about your customization options. 19 To access the ...display properties window: 1. Customizing the Desktop You can customize your desktop to music and radio stations. Using Your Inspiron™ Desktop Entertainment and Multimedia You can use your computer to watch videos, play games, create your own ...