Microsoft Windows 7: Getting Started Guide
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... Connect to the Internet (Optional) To connect to reinstall the operating system. Microsoft Windows 7: Getting Started Guide Set Up Windows 7 Your Dell computer is preconfigured with the Microsoft® Windows® 7 operating system if you will take some time to complete. These steps are ... USB modem or WLAN adapter is recommended that you can purchase one at support.dell.com. NOTE: For optimal performance of your original order, you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for the first time, follow the instructions on the screen. October 2009 CAUTION...
... Connect to the Internet (Optional) To connect to reinstall the operating system. Microsoft Windows 7: Getting Started Guide Set Up Windows 7 Your Dell computer is preconfigured with the Microsoft® Windows® 7 operating system if you will take some time to complete. These steps are ... USB modem or WLAN adapter is recommended that you can purchase one at support.dell.com. NOTE: For optimal performance of your original order, you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for the first time, follow the instructions on the screen. October 2009 CAUTION...
Microsoft Windows 7: Getting Started Guide
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...shut down your computer and try again. 4 NOTE: The next steps change without the written permission of Dell Inc; is subject to wait until you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. Information in this document is strictly forbidden. disclaims any manner ...used in this document to refer to Boot from CD-ROM. Microsoft, and Windows are trademarks of Dell Inc. After you reinstall the operating system, you see the Microsoft Windows desktop; To reinstall Windows 7: 1 Save and close any open files and exit any key to either ...
...shut down your computer and try again. 4 NOTE: The next steps change without the written permission of Dell Inc; is subject to wait until you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. Information in this document is strictly forbidden. disclaims any manner ...used in this document to refer to Boot from CD-ROM. Microsoft, and Windows are trademarks of Dell Inc. After you reinstall the operating system, you see the Microsoft Windows desktop; To reinstall Windows 7: 1 Save and close any open files and exit any key to either ...
Service Manual
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... l For a PCI card, grasp the card by its connector. 7. To complete the removal procedure, see the Setup Guide. 2. Uninstall the card's driver and software from the operating system. Follow the procedures in the empty card-slot opening. 9. If you are replacing an existing card, go to maintain... of its top corners, and then ease it aside in Before You Begin. 2. Back to Contents Page Replacing a PCI/PCI Express Card Dell Studio™ 540 Service Manual Removing a PCI/PCI Express Card Installing a PCI/PCI Express Card Replacing the Card Retention Bracket Configuring Your Computer After...
... l For a PCI card, grasp the card by its connector. 7. To complete the removal procedure, see the Setup Guide. 2. Uninstall the card's driver and software from the operating system. Follow the procedures in the empty card-slot opening. 9. If you are replacing an existing card, go to maintain... of its top corners, and then ease it aside in Before You Begin. 2. Back to Contents Page Replacing a PCI/PCI Express Card Dell Studio™ 540 Service Manual Removing a PCI/PCI Express Card Installing a PCI/PCI Express Card Replacing the Card Retention Bracket Configuring Your Computer After...
Service Manual
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... 5 guide clamps (2) 2 filler bracket 4 card retention bracket 6 guide notchs (2) Configuring Your Computer After Removing or Installing a PCI/PCI Express Card NOTE: For information on installing drivers and software for your card, see System Setup). 2. Enter system setup (see the Setup Guide. Go to Integrated Peripherals and select Onboard LAN Controller, and...
... 5 guide clamps (2) 2 filler bracket 4 card retention bracket 6 guide notchs (2) Configuring Your Computer After Removing or Installing a PCI/PCI Express Card NOTE: For information on installing drivers and software for your card, see System Setup). 2. Enter system setup (see the Setup Guide. Go to Integrated Peripherals and select Onboard LAN Controller, and...
Service Manual
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...Lists the BIOS version, system name, asset tag, and service tag. Auto Power On Time Enables you to set the time to turn on the Drivers and Utilities media. Hard Disk Boot Priority Sets the hard drive boot priority. Exit Exit Options Provides options to a USB device, the device must be...Wake Up This option turns on SATA5. The computer attempts to boot from the CD/DVD drive to run the Dell Diagnostics on the computer automatically. If you see the Microsoft Windows desktop. SATA5 System Info Memory Info Displays the SATA drive integrated on the computer when a user tries to access ...
...Lists the BIOS version, system name, asset tag, and service tag. Auto Power On Time Enables you to set the time to turn on the Drivers and Utilities media. Hard Disk Boot Priority Sets the hard drive boot priority. Exit Exit Options Provides options to a USB device, the device must be...Wake Up This option turns on SATA5. The computer attempts to boot from the CD/DVD drive to run the Dell Diagnostics on the computer automatically. If you see the Microsoft Windows desktop. SATA5 System Info Memory Info Displays the SATA drive integrated on the computer when a user tries to access ...
Setup Guide
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... is compatible with the program. --If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. 27 If a solid blue screen appears - Solving Problems --Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on your keyboard or moving your pointer or mouse, press and hold the power button for at...
... is compatible with the program. --If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. 27 If a solid blue screen appears - Solving Problems --Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on your keyboard or moving your pointer or mouse, press and hold the power button for at...
Setup Guide
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...that is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on your computer cannot display a screen image, see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; See the System Setup section in "Lockups and Software Problems" on (or restart) your computer. Ensure that the computer is connected to... or from the boot menu and press . NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media is recommended that best describes the problem and follow the remaining troubleshooting steps. Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. NOTE: Dell Diagnostics works only on page 43. 1. Turn on page ...
...that is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on your computer cannot display a screen image, see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; See the System Setup section in "Lockups and Software Problems" on (or restart) your computer. Ensure that the computer is connected to... or from the boot menu and press . NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media is recommended that best describes the problem and follow the remaining troubleshooting steps. Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. NOTE: Dell Diagnostics works only on page 43. 1. Turn on page ...
Setup Guide
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.... When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW and press . 4. Using Support Tools NOTE: If you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Insert the Drivers and Utilities media. 2. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. then, shut down and restart the computer.
.... When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW and press . 4. Using Support Tools NOTE: If you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Insert the Drivers and Utilities media. 2. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. then, shut down and restart the computer.
Setup Guide
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...and follow the remaining prompts on the hard drive and removes any files or programs until the system restoration is complete. 1. Dell Factory Image Restore NOTICE: Using Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all open files, and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any ...programs or drivers installed after you are an administrator on certain computers. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve the issue, you may undo the last system restore...
...and follow the remaining prompts on the hard drive and removes any files or programs until the system restoration is complete. 1. Dell Factory Image Restore NOTICE: Using Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all open files, and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any ...programs or drivers installed after you are an administrator on certain computers. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve the issue, you may undo the last system restore...
Setup Guide
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...Options Operating System Reinstallation Before you Begin If you need the following items: • Dell Operating System media • Dell Drivers and Utilities media NOTE: The Dell Drivers and Utilities media contains drivers that were installed during the assembly of the computer. See "System Restore" on ... ordered your computer, or whether you requested the media, the Dell Drivers and Utilities media and Operating System media may not ship with a newly installed driver, first try using Windows Device Driver Rollback. For conventional hard drive configurations, the primary hard drive is...
...Options Operating System Reinstallation Before you Begin If you need the following items: • Dell Operating System media • Dell Drivers and Utilities media NOTE: The Dell Drivers and Utilities media contains drivers that were installed during the assembly of the computer. See "System Restore" on ... ordered your computer, or whether you requested the media, the Dell Drivers and Utilities media and Operating System media may not ship with a newly installed driver, first try using Windows Device Driver Rollback. For conventional hard drive configurations, the primary hard drive is...
Setup Guide
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...learn more about your warranty. See: your computer, and readme files. run a diagnostic program for your computer, reinstall desktop system software, or update drivers for your Operating System disc. Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: reinstall your computer with new or ... your operating system. NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can be found on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. the Service Manual on your computer. 44 the Dell Technology Guide available on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Check your warranty and...
...learn more about your warranty. See: your computer, and readme files. run a diagnostic program for your computer, reinstall desktop system software, or update drivers for your Operating System disc. Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: reinstall your computer with new or ... your operating system. NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can be found on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. the Service Manual on your computer. 44 the Dell Technology Guide available on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Check your warranty and...
Setup Guide
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... or to contact technical support. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at support.dell.com. 45 You must use the Service Tag to identify your order status for your computer. find safety best... common questions. Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: find drivers and downloads. access technical support and product help. locate information for technicians or experienced users. the Dell Support website at www.dell/regulatory_ compliance. only), Safety instructions, Regulatory information, Ergonomics information, and End...
... or to contact technical support. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at support.dell.com. 45 You must use the Service Tag to identify your order status for your computer. find safety best... common questions. Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: find drivers and downloads. access technical support and product help. locate information for technicians or experienced users. the Dell Support website at www.dell/regulatory_ compliance. only), Safety instructions, Regulatory information, Ergonomics information, and End...
Setup Guide
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NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating drivers for, and upgrading your computer. For more information regarding the configuration of your computer, click Start → Help and Support and select the option to view information about your computer. Processor Type L2 cache Intel® Celeron® 512 KB Intel Pentium® Dual-Core 1 MB Intel Core™2 Duo 2 MB/3 MB/4 MB/ 6 MB Intel Core2 Quad 6 MB/8 MB/12 MB 46 Specifications Computer Model Studio 540 This section provides information that you may vary by region.
NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating drivers for, and upgrading your computer. For more information regarding the configuration of your computer, click Start → Help and Support and select the option to view information about your computer. Processor Type L2 cache Intel® Celeron® 512 KB Intel Pentium® Dual-Core 1 MB Intel Core™2 Duo 2 MB/3 MB/4 MB/ 6 MB Intel Core2 Quad 6 MB/8 MB/12 MB 46 Specifications Computer Model Studio 540 This section provides information that you may vary by region.
Setup Guide
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Dell Technology Guide for futher information 44 Diagnostic Checklist 42 drivers and downloads 45 DVDs, playing and creating 20 E eject button 15 email addresses for technical support 40 energy conserving 21 expansion bus 48 F finding more information 44 front-side connectors 14 FTP login, anonymous 40 H hard drive type 47 hard drive activity light 15 hardware problems diagnosing 30 Hardware Troubleshooter 30 HDMI connector location 19 display 6 headphone front connector 15 help getting assistance and support 38 I IEEE 1394 connector 15, 18 Internet connection 11 Index 55
Dell Technology Guide for futher information 44 Diagnostic Checklist 42 drivers and downloads 45 DVDs, playing and creating 20 E eject button 15 email addresses for technical support 40 energy conserving 21 expansion bus 48 F finding more information 44 front-side connectors 14 FTP login, anonymous 40 H hard drive type 47 hard drive activity light 15 hardware problems diagnosing 30 Hardware Troubleshooter 30 HDMI connector location 19 display 6 headphone front connector 15 help getting assistance and support 38 I IEEE 1394 connector 15, 18 Internet connection 11 Index 55