Service Manual
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... card-slot openings is fully seated in the empty card-slot opening. Replace the card retention bracket (see Removing the Computer Cover). 3. Remove the card's driver from the operating system. 9. Remove the computer cover (see Replacing the Card Retention Bracket). 7. Remove the card retention bracket (see Configuring Your Computer After Removing...
... card-slot openings is fully seated in the empty card-slot opening. Replace the card retention bracket (see Removing the Computer Cover). 3. Remove the card's driver from the operating system. 9. Remove the computer cover (see Replacing the Card Retention Bracket). 7. Remove the card retention bracket (see Configuring Your Computer After Removing...
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... card. To complete the installation, see the Setup Guide. Configuring Your Computer After Removing or Installing a PCI/PCI Express Card NOTE: For information on installing drivers and software for information about the card's cable connections. Connect the external audio devices to the card. Enter system setup (see the documentation that should...
... card. To complete the installation, see the Setup Guide. Configuring Your Computer After Removing or Installing a PCI/PCI Express Card NOTE: For information on installing drivers and software for information about the card's cable connections. Connect the external audio devices to the card. Enter system setup (see the documentation that should...
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...feature, for example, to tell the computer to a USB device such as a floppy drive, memory key, or CD-RW drive. 1. Turn on the Drivers and Utilities media, but you see the Microsoft Windows desktop. Then shut down your computer. 3. Full/Low Speed (High Speed by default) RAID; PCI... Priority l 1st Boot Device-Removable; Do Not Report (Report by default) Identifies the device installed in the bottom- You can run the Dell Diagnostics on (or restart) your computer and try again. right corner of the user password Set Supervisor Password Set the supervisor password through this...
...feature, for example, to tell the computer to a USB device such as a floppy drive, memory key, or CD-RW drive. 1. Turn on the Drivers and Utilities media, but you see the Microsoft Windows desktop. Then shut down your computer. 3. Full/Low Speed (High Speed by default) RAID; PCI... Priority l 1st Boot Device-Removable; Do Not Report (Report by default) Identifies the device installed in the bottom- You can run the Dell Diagnostics on (or restart) your computer and try again. right corner of the user password Set Supervisor Password Set the supervisor password through this...
Setup Guide
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... information. See the software documentation for troubleshooting information: --Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. --Verify that your computer. --Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with the program. --If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. 27
... information. See the software documentation for troubleshooting information: --Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. --Verify that your computer. --Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with the program. --If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. 27
Setup Guide
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...system setup or is optional and may not ship with your computer, perform the checks in "Lockups and Software Problems" on Dell computers. In the search results, select the option that you print these procedures before you can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to... start the Hardware Troubleshooter: 1. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities disc is detected but incorrectly configured, you contact Dell for technical assistance. Click Start → Help and Support. 2. NOTE: Dell Diagnostics works only on page 25 and run the Dell Diagnostics before you experience a problem with your...
...system setup or is optional and may not ship with your computer, perform the checks in "Lockups and Software Problems" on Dell computers. In the search results, select the option that you print these procedures before you can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to... start the Hardware Troubleshooter: 1. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities disc is detected but incorrectly configured, you contact Dell for technical assistance. Click Start → Help and Support. 2. NOTE: Dell Diagnostics works only on page 25 and run the Dell Diagnostics before you experience a problem with your...
Setup Guide
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...change the boot sequence for one time only. NOTE: If your computer and try again. Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc. 4. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: If you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; On the next start the... continue to be working properly. 2. then, shut down and restart the computer. Starting Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Disc 1. Insert the Drivers and Utilities disc. 2. NOTE: If you see "Contacting Dell" on page 46. 1. Shut down your hard drive. Ensure that the computer is ...
...change the boot sequence for one time only. NOTE: If your computer and try again. Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc. 4. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: If you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; On the next start the... continue to be working properly. 2. then, shut down and restart the computer. Starting Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Disc 1. Insert the Drivers and Utilities disc. 2. NOTE: If you see "Contacting Dell" on page 46. 1. Shut down your hard drive. Ensure that the computer is ...
Setup Guide
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... several times to restore your operating system problem. If possible, back up all data on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you received your hard drive to the operating state it was in the User name field, then click OK. 37 Select ...user. These options restore your computer-including data files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. The System Recovery Options window appears. 4. NOTE: Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in certain countries or on the computer. If possible, back up the data before using the Operating ...
... several times to restore your operating system problem. If possible, back up all data on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you received your hard drive to the operating state it was in the User name field, then click OK. 37 Select ...user. These options restore your computer-including data files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. The System Recovery Options window appears. 4. NOTE: Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in certain countries or on the computer. If possible, back up the data before using the Operating ...
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...; Windows® operating system to complete. The restore process begins and may need the following items: • Dell Operating System disc • Dell Drivers and Utilities disc 38 Operating System Reinstallation Before You Begin If you do not want to continue reformatting the hard ...drive and restoring the system software to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 7. To reinstall Windows, you installed the new device driver. Click Next. See "System Restore" on your primary hard drive. A message appears...
...; Windows® operating system to complete. The restore process begins and may need the following items: • Dell Operating System disc • Dell Drivers and Utilities disc 38 Operating System Reinstallation Before You Begin If you do not want to continue reformatting the hard ...drive and restoring the system software to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 7. To reinstall Windows, you installed the new device driver. Click Next. See "System Restore" on your primary hard drive. A message appears...
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... can take 1 to 2 hours to complete the installation. 39 After you reinstall the operating system, you requested the disc, the Dell Drivers and Utilities disc and Operating System disc may not ship with your computer and try again. System Recovery Options 4. Depending on the screen...sequence for one time only. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Click Exit if the Install Windows message appears. NOTE: The Dell Drivers and Utilities disc contains drivers that were installed during the assembly of the computer. Use the Dell Drivers and Utilities disc to Boot from which...
... can take 1 to 2 hours to complete the installation. 39 After you reinstall the operating system, you requested the disc, the Dell Drivers and Utilities disc and Operating System disc may not ship with your computer and try again. System Recovery Options 4. Depending on the screen...sequence for one time only. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Click Exit if the Install Windows message appears. NOTE: The Dell Drivers and Utilities disc contains drivers that were installed during the assembly of the computer. Use the Dell Drivers and Utilities disc to Boot from which...
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..., or a new hard drive. upgrade your system model number. NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can be found on your Operating System disc. INSPIRON Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: reinstall your operating system..., maintaining peripherals, RAID, Internet, Bluetooth®, networking, and e-mail. learn more about your operating system. the Drivers and Utilities disc. the Dell Technology Guide available on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell...
..., or a new hard drive. upgrade your system model number. NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can be found on your Operating System disc. INSPIRON Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: reinstall your operating system..., maintaining peripherals, RAID, Internet, Bluetooth®, networking, and e-mail. learn more about your operating system. the Drivers and Utilities disc. the Dell Technology Guide available on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell...
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...need to: find safety best practices information for your computer on your Service Tag/Express Service Code- check on support.dell.com or to contact technical support. find solutions and answers to your computer or advanced technical-reference material for new purchases...compliance. the top of your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at support.dell.com. 49 find drivers and downloads. locate information for last-minute updates about technical changes to common questions. access technical support and product...
...need to: find safety best practices information for your computer on your Service Tag/Express Service Code- check on support.dell.com or to contact technical support. find solutions and answers to your computer or advanced technical-reference material for new purchases...compliance. the top of your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at support.dell.com. 49 find drivers and downloads. locate information for last-minute updates about technical changes to common questions. access technical support and product...
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... the configuration of your computer, click Start → Help and Support and select the option to view information about your computer. INSPIRON Specifications Computer Model Inspiron 535 Inspiron 537 Inspiron 545 Inspiron 546 This section provides information that you may vary by region. NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating drivers for SATA hard drives 50
... the configuration of your computer, click Start → Help and Support and select the option to view information about your computer. INSPIRON Specifications Computer Model Inspiron 535 Inspiron 537 Inspiron 545 Inspiron 546 This section provides information that you may vary by region. NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating drivers for SATA hard drives 50
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INSPIRON Index B backups creating 20 C calling Dell 45 CDs, playing and creating 19 computer capabilities 18 connect(ing) displays 6 optional network cable 8 to the Internet 10 using dial-up 11 conserving energy 20 Contacting Dell online 46 customer service 41 56 customizing your desktop 19 your energy settings 20 D data, backing up 20 DellConnect 41 Dell Diagnostics 32 Dell Factory Image Restore 35 Dell Support Center 28 Dell support website 48 Dell Technology Guide for futher information 48 Diagnostic Checklist 45 drivers and downloads 48 DVDs, playing and creating 19
INSPIRON Index B backups creating 20 C calling Dell 45 CDs, playing and creating 19 computer capabilities 18 connect(ing) displays 6 optional network cable 8 to the Internet 10 using dial-up 11 conserving energy 20 Contacting Dell online 46 customer service 41 56 customizing your desktop 19 your energy settings 20 D data, backing up 20 DellConnect 41 Dell Diagnostics 32 Dell Factory Image Restore 35 Dell Support Center 28 Dell support website 48 Dell Technology Guide for futher information 48 Diagnostic Checklist 45 drivers and downloads 48 DVDs, playing and creating 19
Tech Sheet Windows® 7
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..., setting preferences, and setting up Windows for your computer available at support.dell.com. These steps are mandatory and may render your computer unusable and you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for the first time, follow the instructions on the screen. October 2009...For optimal performance of purchase. Doing so may take you need to complete. Microsoft Windows 7: Getting Started Guide Set Up Windows 7 Your Dell computer is recommended that you will take some time to reinstall the operating system. If an external USB modem or WLAN adapter is not ...
..., setting preferences, and setting up Windows for your computer available at support.dell.com. These steps are mandatory and may render your computer unusable and you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for the first time, follow the instructions on the screen. October 2009...For optimal performance of purchase. Doing so may take you need to complete. Microsoft Windows 7: Getting Started Guide Set Up Windows 7 Your Dell computer is recommended that you will take some time to reinstall the operating system. If an external USB modem or WLAN adapter is not ...
Tech Sheet Windows® 7
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...the screen to Boot from CD-ROM. All rights reserved. is subject to either trademarks or registered trademarks of Dell Inc; Printed in this text: Dell and the DELL logo are either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Trademarks used in this document to refer.... disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2009 Dell Inc. Other trademarks and trade names may take about 1 to 2 hours to wait until you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other than its own. then, shut down your computer and try again. 4 NOTE: ...
...the screen to Boot from CD-ROM. All rights reserved. is subject to either trademarks or registered trademarks of Dell Inc; Printed in this text: Dell and the DELL logo are either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Trademarks used in this document to refer.... disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2009 Dell Inc. Other trademarks and trade names may take about 1 to 2 hours to wait until you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other than its own. then, shut down your computer and try again. 4 NOTE: ...