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l To set the type of processor Level 2 cache. l To read the current amount of memory or set or change a user-selectable option such as listed. Before you use System Setup, it is held down the system setup screen information for ... for the computer, if present. The tabbed options contain features that define the configuration of the computer. 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: l To change the...
l To set the type of processor Level 2 cache. l To read the current amount of memory or set or change a user-selectable option such as listed. Before you use System Setup, it is held down the system setup screen information for ... for the computer, if present. The tabbed options contain features that define the configuration of the computer. 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: l To change the...
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.... USB; Disabled (Removable Dev. CD/DVD; USB; Hard Drive; Full Speed; Memory Installed Memory Available Memory Speed Memory Channel Mode System Memory Type Indicates the amount of installed memory. Standard CMOS Features Date Displays current date in the format (hh:mm:ss). The...devices detected. Network; Hard Drive; Indicates the type of installed memory. Time Displays current time in the format (mm:dd:yyyy). Disabled (Enabled by default) Module Bay Identifies the device installed in Inspiron 537 Integrated Peripherals USB Device Setting l USB ...
.... USB; Disabled (Removable Dev. CD/DVD; USB; Hard Drive; Full Speed; Memory Installed Memory Available Memory Speed Memory Channel Mode System Memory Type Indicates the amount of installed memory. Standard CMOS Features Date Displays current date in the format (hh:mm:ss). The...devices detected. Network; Hard Drive; Indicates the type of installed memory. Time Displays current time in the format (mm:dd:yyyy). Disabled (Enabled by default) Module Bay Identifies the device installed in Inspiron 537 Integrated Peripherals USB Device Setting l USB ...
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On; Displays the amount of processor Level 2 cache Indicates the amount of installed memory. Indicates the type of installed memory. Displays the SATA drives connected to the SATA 4 connector. Displays the SATA drives connected to the SATA 1 ... Boot Device Configuration Hard Disk Boot Priority Used to change the user password Inspiron 545 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 computer model number. Indicates the frequency of hard drives....
On; Displays the amount of processor Level 2 cache Indicates the amount of installed memory. Indicates the type of installed memory. Displays the SATA drives connected to the SATA 4 connector. Displays the SATA drives connected to the SATA 1 ... Boot Device Configuration Hard Disk Boot Priority Used to change the user password Inspiron 545 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 computer model number. Indicates the frequency of hard drives....
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...Asset Tag Service 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 processor type. Indicates the frequency of installed memory. Displays the computer model ...supervisor password Set User Password User Password Change User Password Inspiron 546 Installed; Displays the amount of processor Level 2 cache Indicates the amount of available memory. Indicates the amount of installed memory. Displays current date in the format (hh:mm:ss...
...Asset Tag Service 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 processor type. Indicates the frequency of installed memory. Displays the computer model ...supervisor password Set User Password User Password Change User Password Inspiron 546 Installed; Displays the amount of processor Level 2 cache Indicates the amount of available memory. Indicates the amount of installed memory. Displays current date in the format (hh:mm:ss...
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... Configuration l Fast Boot-Disabled; Do Not Report (Report by default) Power Management Setup ACPI Suspend Type C1E Support Remote Wake Up AC Recovery Auto Power On Auto Power On Date Auto Power On Time...(Disabled by default) Enabled; You can also use this feature, for the Current Boot You can run the Dell Diagnostics on (or restart) your computer and try again. ON (ON by default) l 3rd Boot Device-...until you can use this feature to restart your computer to a USB device such as a floppy drive, memory key, or CD-RW drive. 1. When F2 = Setup, F12 = Boot Menu appears in the module...
... Configuration l Fast Boot-Disabled; Do Not Report (Report by default) Power Management Setup ACPI Suspend Type C1E Support Remote Wake Up AC Recovery Auto Power On Auto Power On Date Auto Power On Time...(Disabled by default) Enabled; You can also use this feature, for the Current Boot You can run the Dell Diagnostics on (or restart) your computer and try again. ON (ON by default) l 3rd Boot Device-...until you can use this feature to restart your computer to a USB device such as a floppy drive, memory key, or CD-RW drive. 1. When F2 = Setup, F12 = Boot Menu appears in the module...
Setup Guide
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... does not start up - Check the software documentation. Your computer supports DDR2 memory. For more information about the type of memory supported by your computer. Press simultaneously. 2. If a program crashes repeatedly -... If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. Ensure that your computer is successfully communicating with your computer, see "Specifications" on page 50. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 32). • Reseat the memory...
... does not start up - Check the software documentation. Your computer supports DDR2 memory. For more information about the type of memory supported by your computer. Press simultaneously. 2. If a program crashes repeatedly -... If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. Ensure that your computer is successfully communicating with your computer, see "Specifications" on page 50. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 32). • Reseat the memory...
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Three beeps - Seven beeps (Inspiron 535 and 545 only) - No RAM Detected • Remove the memory modules, reinstall one module and restart the computer. Six beeps - Using Support Tools Beep Codes Your computer may emit a ...error. • If available, install memory modules of the same type in your computer. • If the problem persists contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 46). Five beeps - CPU Failure Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 46). Possible motherboard failure Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 46). Real Time Clock...
Three beeps - Seven beeps (Inspiron 535 and 545 only) - No RAM Detected • Remove the memory modules, reinstall one module and restart the computer. Six beeps - Using Support Tools Beep Codes Your computer may emit a ...error. • If available, install memory modules of the same type in your computer. • If the problem persists contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 46). Five beeps - CPU Failure Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 46). Possible motherboard failure Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 46). Real Time Clock...
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... 546 AMD™ Sempron™ AMD Athlon™ AMD Athlon X2 AMD Phenom™ Memory Connectors two four four Minimum 1 GB (1 x 1 GB DIMM) 1 GB (1 x 1 GB DIMM) 2 GB (2 x 1 GB DIMMs) Maximum 4 GB (2 x 2 GB DIMMs) 8 GB (4 x 2 GB DIMMs) 8 GB (4 x 2 GB DIMMs) Memory type 800...-MHz DDR2 DIMM; non-ECC memory only Capacities 1 GB and 2 GB 1 GB and 2 GB 1 GB and 2 GB NOTE: For instructions on upgrading your memory, see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support...
... 546 AMD™ Sempron™ AMD Athlon™ AMD Athlon X2 AMD Phenom™ Memory Connectors two four four Minimum 1 GB (1 x 1 GB DIMM) 1 GB (1 x 1 GB DIMM) 2 GB (2 x 1 GB DIMMs) Maximum 4 GB (2 x 2 GB DIMMs) 8 GB (4 x 2 GB DIMMs) 8 GB (4 x 2 GB DIMMs) Memory type 800...-MHz DDR2 DIMM; non-ECC memory only Capacities 1 GB and 2 GB 1 GB and 2 GB 1 GB and 2 GB NOTE: For instructions on upgrading your memory, see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support...
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E email addresses for technical support 42 energy conserving 20 F finding more information 48 front-side connectors 14 FTP login, anonymous 42 H hard drive type 50 hardware problems diagnosing 32 Hardware Troubleshooter 32 HDMI display 6 headphone front connector 15 help getting assistance and support 40 I Internet connection 11 ISP Internet Service Provider 11 M memory problems solving 24 N network connection fixing 22 network connector location 17 Index 57
E email addresses for technical support 42 energy conserving 20 F finding more information 48 front-side connectors 14 FTP login, anonymous 42 H hard drive type 50 hardware problems diagnosing 32 Hardware Troubleshooter 32 HDMI display 6 headphone front connector 15 help getting assistance and support 40 I Internet connection 11 ISP Internet Service Provider 11 M memory problems solving 24 N network connection fixing 22 network connector location 17 Index 57